1825
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Satan Before the Throne of God is a 1825 ink by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows a dark scene with lots of figures. At the top sits a big, glowing figure with a crown of light. Below, a smaller group of people kneels in front of a throne. Some look scared, others angry. The background is full of swirling lines and text. The text around the picture is Bible verses. The artist used sharp lines to create shadows and shapes—no colors, just black and white. Want to see how this artist made his prints? Check out engraving.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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