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Apres cela je vis descendre du ciel un ange qui avait la clef de l'abime, et une grande chaine en sa main (And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand)

Odilon Redon

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an angelic figure with large wings and outstretched arms descending while holding a heavy chain. The figure wears a helmet or crown and has a determined expression. Dark shading creates a dramatic and ethereal atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
1899
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3276 × 4446 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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