The Fall of Satan

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene illustrating a celestial vision and judgment. The central image features a group of figures. At the top center, an authoritative figure is seated, possibly on a throne-like structure, surrounded by an aura or heavenly light. Two angels with outspread wings flank the central figure, looking downwards. Below them, amidst flames or symbolic elements of judgment, several figures appear in various poses. The surrounding text includes phrases like “Hell is naked before him & Destruction has no covering” and “Thou hast fulfilled the Judgment of the Wicked.” The linework captures the theme with a focus on emotion and divine judgment.