Lot and His Daughters

Langetti studied in Rome under Pietro da Cortona. From Rome he travelled to Naples, where he was exposed to the work of the Neapolitan masters Ribera and Giordano, both of whose work would have a profound impact on his oeuvre. In the present painting, the blending of Langetti’s personal style with Neapolitan characteristics is evident in the artist’s vibrant brushwork, and his dramatic use of light and chiaroscuro.