The Fall of Satan

1825

William Blake

Associated Names
William Blake

Artist, British, 1757 - 1827

This is a drawing depicting a celestial judgment scene with divine and infernal figures. The central figure is seated on a throne, surrounded by auras and smaller celestial beings. On either side, two large winged figures are present. Below, a group of figures appear in anguished poses amidst flames. The image is encased in a border with text. The composition features intricate linework and captures an intense atmosphere. Text included around the drawing provides commentary related to judgment, wisdom, and divine authority.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.5 × 22.1 cm (10 1/16 × 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1818

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bindman 1978, no. 641

  • Series Title

    Book of Job: plate 16

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1965

  • William Blake, Andrew Dickson White Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 1965, no. 24.

Bibliography

1978

  • Bindman, David. The Complete Graphic Works of William Blake. London: Thames and Hudson, 1978.

Wikidata ID

Q64962748

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