Lucifer Collection (#2)

Saint Michael and Stories from His Life (Polyptych), c. 1492. Creator: Pagano, Francesco (active 1471-1506)
Saint Michael and Stories from His Life (Polyptych), c. 1492. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Lo Stregozzo, First Half of 16th cen.. Creator: Raimondi, Marcantonio (c. 1480-c. 1534)
Lo Stregozzo, First Half of 16th century. Found in the collection of the Civica Raccolta delle Stampe Archille Bertarelli

Le Tentateur, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Tentateur, 19th century. The Tempter. [Satire on the Temptation of Christ]: If you agree to be mine, this Empire will be yours

C'est le Diable, 1888. Creator: Odilon Redon
C'est le Diable, 1888. It's the Devil

Saint Michael, c. 1460/1470. Creator: Unknown
Saint Michael, c. 1460/1470

Saint Michael Defeating the Devils, 1467. Creator: Master ES
Saint Michael Defeating the Devils, 1467

Esquisse pour l'église de Levallois-Perret : saint Michel terrassant le Démon, 1873
Esquisse pour l'eglise de Levallois-Perret : saint Michel terrassant le Demon, 1873. St Michael trampling on the Devil

Satan Rides and Drives the World, 1882. Creator: Francesco Paolo Michetti
Satan Rides and Drives the World, 1882

Adam and Eve, 1460/1480. Creator: Master of the Borders with the Four Fathers of the Church
Adam and Eve, 1460/1480

The Mitred Minuet, 1774. Creator: Paul Revere
The Mitred Minuet, 1774

The Fall of the Rebel Angels, 1621. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman
The Fall of the Rebel Angels, 1621

The Fall of the Rebel Angels, 1621. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman
The Fall of the Rebel Angels, 1621

Pope Embraced by Devil, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Pope Embraced by Devil, n.d. Style of John Hamilton Mortimer

Devil Tempting St. Anthony. Creator: Herman van Swanevelt
Devil Tempting St. Anthony

Esquisse pour l'église de la Trinité : L'Agneau pascal. Groupe d'anges adorateurs... c.1864
Esquisse pour l'eglise de la Trinite : L'Agneau pascal. Groupe d'anges adorateurs. L'archange saint Michel terrassant le demon. L'Annonciation. Saint Paul. Saint Pierre. c.1864

Faust dans son cabinet, c.1848. Creator: Ary Scheffer
Faust dans son cabinet, c.1848. Faust in his study. Mephistopheles appears in the shadows

Saint Michael Vanquishing Satan, c. 1635. Creator: Reni, Guido (1575-1642)
Saint Michael Vanquishing Satan, c. 1635. Found in the collection of the Santa Maria della Concezione, Rome

The Devil (Le Diable), 1896-1900. Creator: Odilon Redon
The Devil (Le Diable), 1896-1900

The Fall of the Rebel Angels [recto], c. 1524/1527. Creator: Parmigianino
The Fall of the Rebel Angels [recto], c. 1524/1527

Gloire et louange a toi, satan, dans les hauteurs du ciel ou tu regnas, et dans les...), 1890. Creator: Odilon Redon
Gloire et louange a toi, satan, dans les hauteurs du ciel ou tu regnas, et dans les profondeurs de l'enfer, ou vaincu, tu reves en silence

Et le diable qui les seduisait, fut jete dans l'etang de feu et de soufre, ou es la b ete et le faux prophete (And the devil thatdeceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone)

The winged archangel Saint Michael holding a sword and standing on the head of the devil, 1600-1640. Creator: Anon
The winged archangel Saint Michael holding a sword and standing on the head of the devil, who descends into hell, an oval composition, after Reni, 1600-1640

The Fall of Man, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Fall of Man, c. 1513

Christ Descending into Hell, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Christ Descending into Hell, c. 1513

Et le lia pour mille ans (And bound him a thousand years), 1899. Creator: Odilon Redon
Et le lia pour mille ans (And bound him a thousand years), 1899

The Archangel Michael defeating Lucifer, 1750. Creator: Giaquinto, Corrado (1703-1766)
The Archangel Michael defeating Lucifer, 1750. Found in the collection of the Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Battle of Satan with St. Francis for the Soul of the Monk Guido of Montefeltro, 1807-8. Creator: Joseph Anton Koch
Battle of Satan with St. Francis for the Soul of the Monk Guido of Montefeltro, 1807-8

Saint Michael the Archangel crushing the demon underfoot, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
Saint Michael the Archangel crushing the demon underfoot, 1700-1800

The winged archangel Saint Michael holding a sword and standing on the head of the devil, 1600-1640. Creator: Anon
The winged archangel Saint Michael holding a sword and standing on the head of the devil, who descends into hell, an oval composition, after Reni, 1600-1640

Christ Descending into Hell, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Christ Descending into Hell, c. 1513

The Fall of Man, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Fall of Man, c. 1513

Christ and the Demon, ca 1611. Creator: Ribera, José, de (1591-1652)
Christ and the Demon, ca 1611. Private Collection

The Holy Mountain, folio 3 from The Holy Mountain (Monte Sancto di Dio), 1477

Study for Saint Michael Casting Out Lucifer, 1581/83. Creator: Francesco Vanni
Study for Saint Michael Casting Out Lucifer, 1581/83

Christ in the Wilderness, n.d. Creators: Juan del Castillo, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
Christ in the Wilderness, n.d

Landscape with the Temptation of Christ, 1799. Creator: Johann Christian Reinhart
Landscape with the Temptation of Christ, 1799

The Inferno According to Dante, from the Campo Santo Frescos in Pisa, 1480/1500. Creators: Unknown, Baccio Baldini
The Inferno According to Dante, from the Campo Santo Frescos in Pisa, 1480/1500

The Fall of Lucifer and the Rebel Angels (verso); The Gathering of the Angels (recto)... 1491
The Fall of Lucifer and the Rebel Angels (verso); The Gathering of the Angels (recto), pages three and two from the Treasury (Schatzbehalter), 1491

Saint Margaret, n.d. Creator: Godfried Maes
Saint Margaret, n.d

Knight, Death, and Devil, 1564. Creator: Jan Wierix
Knight, Death, and Devil, 1564

Archangel Michael defeats the rebel angels, 1657. Creator: Giordano, Luca (1632-1705)
Archangel Michael defeats the rebel angels, 1657. Found in the collection of Chiesa dell Ascensione a Chiaia, Napoli

Lucifer Carries Cain up into the Finite Space, from Eight Etchings on Byrons Cain, 1919-1920

Lucifer Abandons Cain to his Fate, from Eight Etchings on Byrons Cain, 1919-1920

Montbretia, Crocosmia Lucifer, branched spike with emerging showy funnel-shaped red flowers isolated in shallow focus against a green and grey background

Red Lucifer flower
Lydia Jacobs

The Archangel Michael Defeating Satan, in a Niche, 1588 or later. Creator: Lucas Kilian
The Archangel Michael Defeating Satan, in a Niche, 1588 or later

Macbeth and Banquo Meet the Three Witches, 1849-1851. Creator: Martin, John (1789-1854)
Macbeth and Banquo Meet the Three Witches, 1849-1851. Found in the Collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Bordeaux

Archangel Michael Defeating Satan, c. 1636 (oil on canvas)
704436 Archangel Michael Defeating Satan, c.1636 (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Santa Maria della Concezione, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

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"Lucifer: A Tale of Light and Darkness" In the depths of artistic imagination, Lucifer emerges as a captivating figure, entwined with mysticism and intrigue. From Goya's bewitching "Witches in Flight (Vuelo de Brujas)" to Fussli's haunting portrayal of "The Weird Sisters, " this enigmatic being has fascinated artists throughout history. Even in religious iconography, Lucifer finds his place. Maffei's masterpiece "Saint Michael Vanquishing Satan" depicts the eternal struggle between good and evil, showcasing the fallen angel's relentless pursuit of power. Beyond artistry lies innovation; Bristol Jupiter and Bristol Lucifer engines symbolize mankind's quest for progress. These mechanical marvels embody both the brilliance that illuminates our world and the darkness lurking within it. Yet, not all depictions are sinister. In a whimsical twist, "The Loves of the Fox and The Badger" portrays an unlikely coalition wedding where even Lucifer himself seems enchanted by love’s spell. Religious narratives also explore temptation personified through Christ’s ordeal in Bouguereau’s poignant painting titled “The Temptation of Christ. ” Here we witness Lucifer testing humanity's resilience against allurements that threaten to lead astray. As night falls upon hidden realms, we encounter eerie scenes like "The Witches Sabbath by Moonlight. " This macabre gathering unveils rituals shrouded in secrecy while hinting at ancient powers unleashed under cover of darkness. Initiation into witchcraft reveals another facet of Lucifer’s influence on mortal souls. An unknown artist captures this transformative moment when ordinary individuals embrace their supernatural destinies amidst flickering candlelight. Throughout history, folklore has woven tales around witches soaring on broomsticks – a motif epitomized by a monstrous witch from the 17th century who defied gravity atop her trusty broomstick - an image forever etched into our collective consciousness. Nature, too, holds a connection to Lucifer.