Christ Trampling Satan
1797
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1797
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ Trampling Satan is a 1797 ink by Butts, Jr., Thomas, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a muscular figure in a long, flowing robe standing on a defeated, snarling creature. The figure’s face is turned away, and one arm is raised slightly, while the other rests on a rock. The background is mostly empty except for a few wispy clouds. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow on the fabric and skin, making it look three-dimensional. The defeated creature’s face is twisted in pain, adding drama to the scene. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed images like this one using only lines.
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