Satan Before the Throne of God
1825
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1825
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white engraving shows a chaotic scene in the sky. At the top, a towering figure with a crown looks down, surrounded by swirling clouds. Below, a group of people kneels on a rocky platform, while another figure with wings and a fierce face is dragged forward by smaller figures. The edges of the image have decorative lines and small sketches. The title text at the top and bottom hints this is a dramatic moment from a story. The artist used sharp lines and shading to create depth and movement. Next, check out how engraving works to see how this image was made.
