Et il tombe du ciel une grande etoile ardente (And there fell a great star from heaven burning as it were a lamp)

Odilon Redon

National Gallery of Art

The image consists of swirling lines and shapes that converge into a central point of radiating light, creating a starburst effect. The abstract composition includes figures and forms resembling bats, rodents, and insects, forming a surreal, dream-like nocturnal landscape. The intricate patterns and flowing lines evoke natural phenomena like a comet or falling star, blending recognizable forms with the abstract.