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Et le diable qui les seduisait, fut jete dans l'etang de feu et de soufre, ou es la b ete et le faux prophete (And the devil thatdeceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are)

Ambroise Vollard

1899

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Et le diable qui les seduisait, fut jete dans l'etang de feu et de soufre, ou es la b ete et le faux prophete (And the devil thatdeceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are) is a 1899 ink by Ambroise Vollard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Ambroise Vollard
When & what style?: 1899 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a shadowy figure with a hood, hunched and half-hidden in darkness. The face is barely visible, just a hint of eyes and a mouth. Swirling lines and rough textures fill the background, making everything feel heavy and chaotic. The artist used quick, sketchy marks to create a sense of movement and unease. This style fits the dark, biblical quote at the bottom about fire and deception. Next, look up lithography to see how artists like Vollard made prints with stone and acid.