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Satan Before the Throne of God

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene. The central image is surrounded by intricate border designs and texts. The main illustration depicts a figure sitting on a throne-like structure at the top, enveloped by light. Below this figure, a group of draped beings surrounds a central figure who appears reclining or leaning back. At the bottom, there is a gathering of seated and standing figures. The entire composition is rich with symbolism and detailed line work. The border contains linework and flowing scriptural inscriptions.

Artwork Details

Date
1825
Medium
engraving on thick paper
Dimensions
6422 × 8770 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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