1840
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museo del Prado
The Fall of Lucifer is a 1840 oil by Antonio María Esquivel, held at Museo del Prado.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of an angel, dressed in a white robe with a blue sash, standing over a fallen figure. The angel's wings are outstretched, and its right hand is raised in a gesture of triumph. The fallen figure, clad in a purple robe with a green sash, lies on the ground, looking up at the angel with a mixture of fear and awe. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color, which contrasts with the cool tones of the angel's robes. The overall effect is one of dynamic movement and energy, as if the scene is unfolding before our eyes. The painting is a powerful example of the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.
Antonio María Esquivel y Suárez de Urbina (8 March 1806 – 9 April 1857) was a Spanish painter in the Romantic style who specialized in portraits.
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