Illustration to Milton’s Lost Paradise (1808) by William Blake

Illustration to Milton's Lost Paradise - William Blake - 1808

Artwork Information

TitleIllustration to Milton's Lost Paradise
ArtistWilliam Blake
Date1808
Mediumpen,watercolor
Art MovementSymbolism

About Illustration to Milton's Lost Paradise

The artwork, titled “Illustration to Milton’s Lost Paradise,” was created by William Blake in 1808. Rendered using pen and watercolor, this piece falls under the Symbolism art movement and is classified as an illustration. It is part of the series “Illustrations to John Milton – Paradise Lost.”

The artwork depicts a scene from John Milton’s epic, “Paradise Lost.” In the foreground, two figures are entwined in an intimate embrace, their forms idealized and muscular, suggesting the biblical figures of Adam and Eve. They recline on a bed of clouds or soft, organic forms, surrounded by lush vegetation, including large leaves and flower-like elements that frame the scene. Above them, a powerful angelic figure is depicted holding a serpent, symbolically alluding to the narrative of temptation and fall. The background features a darkened sky, interspersed with stars and a crescent moon, enhancing the mystical and otherworldly atmosphere of the illustration. William Blake’s distinct style is evident in the flowing lines and delicate color work, encapsulating the ethereal and symbolic nature of the subject matter.

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