The Fall of Satan

1825

William Blake

Associated Names
William Blake

Artist, British, 1757 - 1827

This is a drawing depicting a biblical scene with celestial beings surrounding a central figure on a throne. In the center, a figure falls upside down among swirling forms. The celestial figures, some with wings, show expressions of reverence or submission as they stand beside the central figure. Two figures at the bottom display different expressions. The image is bordered by flowing patterns and text related to judgment and divine oversight. The style is reminiscent of William Blake.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on India paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of W.G. Russell Allen

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 42.9 × 33.2 cm (16 7/8 × 13 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1941.1.241

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bindman 1978, no. 641

  • Series Title

    Book of Job: plate 16

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1978

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

Wikidata ID

Q64962566

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