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And I Saw an Angel Coming Down from Heaven, Having the Key of the Bottomless Pit and a Great Chain in His Hand

Odilon Redon , 1899

And I Saw an Angel Coming Down from Heaven, Having the Key of the Bottomless Pit and a Great Chain in His Hand, by Odilon Redon, 1899
And I Saw an Angel Coming Down from Heaven, Having the Key of the Bottomless Pit and a Great Chain in His Hand, by Odilon Redon, 1899

And I Saw an Angel Coming Down from Heaven, Having the Key of the Bottomless Pit and a Great Chain in His Hand 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.
1926.140.9
Credit line
Gift of Ralph King

About this work

Overview

This print is part of a series of 12 lithographs by Odilon Redon, illustrating passages from the Book of Revelation. The series was the last of Redon's 11 lithographic portfolios and was published by Ambroise Vollard.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a winged angel descending from clouds, holding a large key and chain, directly referencing a specific passage from Revelation. The image is one of several in the series that closely follow the biblical text.

Technique & Style

The print showcases Redon's use of lithography to create a somber, atmospheric scene. The style is characterized by a level of detail and adherence to the biblical narrative that is distinct from Redon's typically more dreamlike work.

History & Provenance

The series was published by Ambroise Vollard, who had begun promoting Redon's work about a year earlier, establishing a market for his prints in Paris and internationally. By this time, Redon was an established artist.

And His Name That Sat on Him Was Death
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Artist & collection

Portrait of Odilon Redon

Artist

Odilon Redon

Odilon Redon (born Bertrand Redon; French: ; 20 April 1840 – 6 July 1916) was a French Symbolist draftsman, printmaker, and painter.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted And I Saw an Angel Coming Down from Heaven, Having the Key of the Bottomless Pit and a Great Chain in His Hand?

And I Saw an Angel Coming Down from Heaven, Having the Key of the Bottomless Pit and a Great Chain in His Hand was painted by Odilon Redon in 1899.

Where can I see And I Saw an Angel Coming Down from Heaven, Having the Key of the Bottomless Pit and a Great Chain in His Hand?

And I Saw an Angel Coming Down from Heaven, Having the Key of the Bottomless Pit and a Great Chain in His Hand is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is And I Saw an Angel Coming Down from Heaven, Having the Key of the Bottomless Pit and a Great Chain in His Hand?

And I Saw an Angel Coming Down from Heaven, Having the Key of the Bottomless Pit and a Great Chain in His Hand is associated with Impressionism.