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Lucifer and the Pope in Hell, c. 1794-96 (colour etching)
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Lucifer and the Pope in Hell, c. 1794-96 (colour etching)
5854537 Lucifer and the Pope in Hell, c.1794-96 (colour etching) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 19.9x27.4 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA, USA; (add.info.: etching/engraving colour printed with gum or glue based pigments and hand finished with watercolors, pen and ink on wove[?] paper
sheet: 7 13/16 x 10 13/16 in. (19.9 x 27.4 cm.)
mount: 7 13/16 x 10 13/16 in. (19.9 x 27.4 cm.)
This print demonstrates Blake's sense of the interconnections between Biblical prophecy and contemporary politics. The triple-crowned Pope on the right is given the caricatured face of England's King George III. He will join in hell other fallen monarchs and soldiers overthrown by the French Revolution and its offspring.); © Huntington Art Collections ; © Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22767694
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This print by William Blake, titled "Lucifer and the Pope in Hell" showcases the artist's unique perspective on the interplay between biblical prophecy and contemporary politics. Created through a combination of etching, engraving, and hand-finished watercolors, this colorfully haunting piece measures 19.9x27.4 cm and is housed at the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, CA. In this image, we witness a thought-provoking juxtaposition as Lucifer himself stands alongside the triple-crowned Pope. The Pope's face bears a caricatured resemblance to England's King George III – an intriguing commentary on power dynamics during that time period. Blake suggests that fallen monarchs like George III will join other condemned souls in hell due to their actions during the French Revolution and its aftermath. This print serves as both a religious statement about faith and spirituality while also offering political satire. The macabre scene is depicted with fiery flames engulfing the dark underworld where these figures reside. Symbolism abounds with elements such as crowns, spears, and staffs representing authority being rendered powerless within this damned realm. "Lucifer and the Pope in Hell" invites viewers to contemplate themes of good versus evil, religion versus politics, and ultimately questions our understanding of morality within society. It is a testament to Blake's artistic prowess in capturing complex ideas through his masterful use of imagery.
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