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Satan Vanquished by the Archangel, Great Exhibition 1851

Nicolaas Henneman

1851

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Satan Vanquished by the Archangel, Great Exhibition 1851 is a 1851 photographic by Nicolaas Henneman, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Nicolaas Henneman
When & what style?: 1851 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This image is a photograph of a sculpture. The sculpture depicts a man with wings standing over another man who is lying on the ground. The man with wings is wearing a helmet and holding a sword. The man on the ground is reaching up towards the man with wings. The sculpture is detailed and realistic, with intricate textures and expressions on the faces of the two men. The photograph is in sepia tones, giving it a warm and aged appearance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this photograph, you might want to look up Henneman, Nicolaas.