1825
ink
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 engraving shows a chaotic scene with figures crowding around a throne. At the center, a bearded man sits elevated, surrounded by swirling clouds and dramatic light. Below, people—some kneeling, some standing—reach toward him, while others seem to struggle or float. The lines are sharp and the shading deep, creating a sense of movement and tension. The text around the edges quotes biblical verses, tying the scene to a story about judgment. The artist used fine lines to build up shadows and detail, a method called cross-hatching. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with just lines.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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