Satan Going Forth from the Presence of the Lord
1825
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1825
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Satan Going Forth from the Presence of the Lord is a 1825 ink by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a chaotic scene with swirling figures and dark clouds. At the center, a powerful figure with a beard stands on a rock, surrounded by smaller people and winged angels. Below, two figures kneel by a small house, while fiery shapes writhe at the bottom. The edges are decorated with ornate lines and tiny faces peeking from the borders. The text around the image quotes the Bible, tying the scene to a religious story. The artist used sharp lines and shading to create drama and movement. Look up engraving to see how this technique makes such detailed prints.
