The Fall of the Rebel Angels
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a chaotic scene of winged figures falling. Some are struggling, others look terrified. One angel holds a glowing orb, while another brandishes a spear. Clouds swirl around them, and the whole scene feels dramatic and dark. The artist packed a lot of movement into this small space. Every line looks like it’s pushing you to look closer. Next, check out engraving to see how artists create depth with just ink and paper.
