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Illustration 4 to Miltons "Paradise Lost"
5854525 Illustration 4 to Miltons " Paradise Lost" : Satan Spying on Adam and Eve and Raphaels Descent into Paradise, 1807 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 25.1x20.9 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA, USA; (add.info.: Using an unusual tripartite format, Blake shows Satan on the left, Adam and Eve walking in Eden on the right, and the angel Raphael intercedes within a V-shaped cloud. God the Father hovers above. Adam and Eve are mutually self-involved and fail to see that Satan, encircled by his serpent other-self, has come to end their innocence.); eHuntington Art Collections; eHuntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22564466
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This print, titled "Illustration 4 to Milton's Paradise Lost" takes us on a visual journey through the depths of temptation and innocence. Created by the renowned artist William Blake in 1807, this pen and ink with watercolor masterpiece showcases his unique tripartite format. On the left side of the composition, we witness Satan himself, spying on Adam and Eve as they stroll blissfully unaware in Eden. Encircled by his serpent other-self, Satan embodies evil and deceit as he plots to end their innocence. Meanwhile, on the right side of the image, we see Adam and Eve engrossed in each other's presence. Oblivious to Satan's lurking presence, they remain mutually self-involved. Little do they know that their idyllic existence is about to be shattered. In a V-shaped cloud above them descends Raphael, an angel sent from heaven to intercede. His divine intervention serves as a glimmer of hope amidst impending doom. Hovering above all is God the Father himself – a powerful reminder of ultimate authority and judgment. This ethereal figure watches over his creation with both love and concern. Blake's masterful use of symbolism invites contemplation on themes such as faith, spirituality, good versus evil, original sin, temptation, and human vulnerability. The intricate details capture our attention: nude figures reminiscent of Michelangelo’s style symbolize innocence while snakes slither nearby representing temptation itself. This thought-provoking artwork reminds us that even within paradise lies darkness waiting to corrupt humanity—a timeless message beautifully rendered by William Blake.
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