1825
ink
vellum
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 black-and-white print shows a dramatic scene with a group of figures in a cloudy, chaotic sky. At the center, a towering figure with wings and a crown looks down on a crowd below, some kneeling, others reaching upward. The lines are sharp and detailed, creating a sense of movement and tension. The text around the edges quotes biblical verses, tying the scene to a religious story. The artist used fine lines and shading to build up the forms, making the figures stand out against the busy background. This is an example of engraving, a technique where artists etch lines into metal plates to print images.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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