1899
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Apres cela je vis descendre du ciel un ange qui avait la clef de l'abime, et une grande chaine en sa main (And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand) is a 1899 ink by Ambroise Vollard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph depicts a dramatic scene of an angel descending from the heavens, grasping a large chain in its hand. The angel is rendered in a dark, shadowy tone, with its wings spread wide and its face obscured by the darkness. The chain is prominently displayed, with its links visible as it extends from the angel's hand. The background of the image is a deep, foreboding black, which adds to the sense of drama and tension. The overall effect is one of ominous foreboding, as if the angel is about to unleash some kind of powerful force. To learn more about the artistic style that inspired this piece, look into the Impressionism movement.
