Satan Collection

MILTON: PARADISE LOST. Satan bids the rebellious angels who had fallen with him into the fiery abyss to take courage and rise again together (Book 1, lines 344-5)

Anton Lavey
ANTON SZANDOR LAVEY self-anointed High Priest of the Church of Satan, author of The Satanic Bible etc

Mephisto Cigars label, printed by F. Heppenheimers sons, New York
PNP382187 Mephisto Cigars label, printed by F. Heppenheimers sons, New York, 1897 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufactured bu D)

St Michael Archangel by Guido Reni Date: 1635

MILTON: PARADISE LOST. Satan and his rebellious angels are cast out of Heaven (Book I, lines 44-45). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

SAINT JOHN CLIMACUS (550-649). Abbot of Mount Sinai. St John Climacus at the top rung of his Ladder of Heavenly Ascent. A late 12th century icon from Sinai

Satan at the Sabbat
Satan presides at the Sabbat, attended by demons in human or animal shapes

Witches in Flight (Vuelo de Brujas), 1797-1798. Artist: Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828)
Witches in Flight (Vuelo de Brujas), 1797-1798. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

WAR IN HEAVEN, 1480. War in Heaven - the Beast (Revelation XII, 7-10 and Revelation XIII): woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478-80

Satan Flies to Earth
Satan, foiled in his ambitions in Heaven, descends to Earth to see what he can find to do down here

Child Offered to Satan
At the sabbat, a mother presents her child to Satan, dedicating it to his service, watched by other demons and witches

Jesus Rejects Satan
Jesus, in the wilderness, is tempted by Satan with attractive special offers, but rejects them and him

SATAN VANQUISHED, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Dore, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for Paradise Lost by Milton. 1870, Art, Artist, romanticism, colour, color engraving

Lourdes - Statue of St. Michael
Statue of St. Michael the Archangel (foreground) vanquishing the falen angel Satan at the end of the Esplanade leading toward the Rosary Basilica of the Sanctuary of our Lady at Lourdes, France

The Five ALLs - John Kay
Satirical cartoon by Scottish caricaturist John Kay (1742-1826) entitled The Five All s, depicting five characters and their interpretations of their reltion to All

Saint Michael
SAINT MICHAEL, the warrior angel, has weighed the devil in his scales and found him wanting; so now he raises his sword to slay him. Alas, Satan will not stay dead

SATAN IN COUNCIL
Satan in Council Date: first published 1667

Picture No. 10752424
Deadly nightshade with berries (Atropa belladonna) Date:

The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (etching)
BEN208710 The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (etching) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 19x24.5 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

ASMODEUS. Asmodeus, the biblical demon of anger and lust (Tobit, 3: 8). Wood engraving, French, 19th century
ASMODEUS. Asmodeus, the biblical demon of anger and lust (Tobit, 3:8). Wood engraving, French, 19th century

MILTON: PARADISE LOST. Satan, wounded in a bitter single combat with the Archangel Michael, falls to the ground (Book 6, lines 327-8). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

Saint Michael Vanquishing Satan. Artist: Maffei, Francesco (ca 1600-1660)
Saint Michael Vanquishing Satan. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Witches Sabbath by Francisco de Goya
Francisco de Goya (1746-1828). Spanish romantic painter. Witches Sabbath, 1821-1823. Detail. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

ITALY: BAGNI di LUCCA, c1875. View of the Devils Bridge at Bagni di Lucca, on the Lima River in the north of Tuscany, Italy. Wood engraving, c1875, after Harry Fenn

DÜRER: EVE, 1507. Oil on wood by Albrecht Dürer, 1507
DÜRER: EVE, 1507. Oil on wood by Albrecht Dürer, 1507

The Loves of the Fox and The Badger, or The Coalition Wedding. January 7, 1784

The Witches Sabbath by Moonlight. Private Collection

The Weird Sisters (The Three Witches), ca 1782. Artist: Fussli (Fuseli), Johann Heinrich (1741-1825)
The Weird Sisters (The Three Witches), ca 1782. Found in the collection of The Huntington, California

WITCHES: WALPURGIS NIGHT. Walpurgis night on the Blocksberg, Germany. Woodcut, Leipzig, 1669

Detail of an Indian Mughal painting, c1590, depicting Noahs Ark threatened, according to Muslim tradition, by Iblis
MUGHAL: NOAHs ARK. Detail of an Indian Mughal painting, c1590, depicting Noahs Ark threatened, according to Muslim tradition, by Iblis, the devil, who was thrown overboard by Noahs sons

The Temptation of Christ: oil on wood, c1500, by Juan de Flandes
TEMPTATION OF CHRIST. The Temptation of Christ: oil on wood, c1500, by Juan de Flandes

MILTON: PARADISE LOST. The rebel angels summoned to the conclave in Satans fantastic golden palace, Pandaemonium (Book I, lines 757-9 of John Miltons Paradise Lost ). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

MILTON: PARADISE LOST. The archangel, Michael, expelling Satan from Heaven (Book I of John Miltons Paradise Lost ): wood engraving after Gustave Dor

MILTON: PARADISE LOST. Having entered Paradise, Satan, standing on the Tree of Life, looks out over the beautfiul landscape around him (Book 4, line 247). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

North Berwick Witches casting spells
The North Berwick Witches -- Satan lures Dr Fian and other misguided people to indulge in evil practices such as causing shipwrecks by casting spells

The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Oil on canvas)
7393515 The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Oil on canvas) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635) (after); 47 x 72 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

St Benedict exorcises a possessed monk, 1415-20, (tempera on wood)
7146404 St Benedict exorcises a possessed monk, 1415-20, (tempera on wood) by Pietro, Nicolo di (fl.1394-1430); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

St Anthony in the Desert, illustration from Helmet & Cowl: Stories of Monastic and Military Orders W. M. Letts and M
STC445255 St Anthony in the Desert, illustration from Helmet & Cowl: Stories of Monastic and Military Orders W.M. Letts and M.F.S

The Temptation of Christ, ca 1885. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Trials, plate 60 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching)
XJF909346 Trials, plate 60 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

Witches Sabbat (Picart)
Satan presides while dancers cavort before him, the cooks throw babies into the stewpot and diners enjoy a nourishing cannibal feast

Initiation of a Witch. Found in the Collection of Academy of Fine Arts Vienna

Guillemette and the Wolf
A wolf carries young Guillemette to meet its master, Satan : in the forest, it becomes an old hag, who presents the girl to the Devil, assuring him she will serve him all her life

Monstrous witch on a broom, Mid of 17th cen.. Found in the Collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Devil depicted in the Life of Jesus on the Plougonven calvary, Plougonven, Finistere, Brittany, France, Europe

Satan Leads the Dance
SATAN LEADS THE DANCE

Boroughbridge, near, The Devil's Arrows (litho)
8633642 Boroughbridge, near, The Devil's Arrows (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boroughbridge, near, The Devil's Arrows)

Ipswich, East Bergholt (litho)
8633526 Ipswich, East Bergholt (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ipswich, East Bergholt)

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"Satan: A Complex Figure in History, Art, and Literature" From the controversial figure of Anton LaVey to the ancient writings of Saint John Climacus, it has captivated human imagination for centuries. Depicted as a fallen angel in Milton's "Paradise Lost, " he embodies rebellion and defiance against divine authority. Gustave Doré's wood engraving vividly portrays his expulsion from Heaven alongside his rebellious angels. Intriguingly, it is associated with dark rituals such as Sabbats and witchcraft. Goya's haunting painting "Witches in Flight" captures the eerie allure of these practices that have both fascinated and terrified humanity throughout history. However, not all encounters with it can sinister. Guido Reni's masterpiece "St Michael Archangel" showcases an epic battle between good and evil as St Michael courageously confronts the devil himself. This portrayal reminds us that even amidst darkness, there is always hope for redemption. Interestingly enough, popular culture has also embraced Satan's image in unexpected ways. The Sunday Sport once sensationalized a headline claiming a World War Two bomber was found on the moon—a bizarre twist that adds to the enigmatic nature surrounding this mythical character. While some may view Satan solely through a religious lens, it is essential to acknowledge other interpretations too. Jesus' rejection exemplifies strength against temptation while Mephisto Cigars' label by F. Heppenheimers sons presents him as an emblematic symbol used for commercial purposes—an intriguing blend of commerce and mythology. Ultimately, whether seen soaring through space or climbing up heavenly rungs like St John Climacus envisioned on his Ladder of Heavenly Ascent icon—Satan remains an enduring figure who continues to fascinate artists, writers, theologians alike across time periods and cultures.