Satan Before the Throne of God

1825

William Blake

Associated Names
William Blake

Artist, British, 1757 - 1827

This is a drawing of a celestial figure on a throne surrounded by angels and people. The central figure is seated on a raised platform, enveloped in flowing robes with an aura around the head. Other figures are positioned around in various poses. The background shows billowing clouds and the border has intricate designs with flames and scrolls. Text above and below the image provides context, likely from a religious or philosophical text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1804

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bindman 1978, no. 627

  • Series Title

    Book of Job: plate 2

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

Q64962716

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