Who painted And Bound Him a Thousand Years?

And Bound Him a Thousand Years was painted by Odilon Redon in 1899.

Where can I see And Bound Him a Thousand Years?

And Bound Him a Thousand Years is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is And Bound Him a Thousand Years?

And Bound Him a Thousand Years is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

And Bound Him a Thousand Years

Odilon Redon , 1899

And Bound Him a Thousand Years is a print by the Impressionist artist Odilon Redon. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1926.140.11
Credit line: Gift of Ralph King

About this work

Overview

And Bound Him a Thousand Years is a print by Odilon Redon, part of his final lithographic portfolio, which explores themes from the Book of Revelation.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts an angel restraining a dragon with a spear, directly illustrating a passage from Revelation where the dragon is bound for a thousand years.

Technique & Style

Redon's work is characterized by a dreamlike quality, but in this series, he adheres closely to the biblical text, employing a style reminiscent of traditional biblical illustrations. The use of shadowy, atmospheric elements is notable.

History & Provenance

Published by Ambroise Vollard, the portfolio was created when Redon's reputation was already established, and Vollard was actively promoting his work in Paris and internationally.