Satan Calling Up his Legions (1804) by William Blake

Satan Calling Up his Legions - William Blake - 1804

Artwork Information

TitleSatan Calling Up his Legions
ArtistWilliam Blake
Date1804
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationVictoria and Albert Museum (V&A), London, UK

About Satan Calling Up his Legions

“Satan Calling Up his Legions” is a religious painting created by William Blake in 1804, categorized under the Symbolism movement. The artwork currently resides in the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London, UK.

The artwork presents a vividly intense and dramatic scene, encapsulating a moment of infernal grandeur. Dominating the composition is a central figure, presumably Satan, who stands elevated with arms outstretched amidst a backdrop of dark, chaotic surroundings. The scene is imbued with a sense of movement and turmoil, as various contorted figures twist and writhe around the central figure, emphasizing a tumultuous gathering of diabolical entities. The use of deep, dark tones contrasted with fiery highlights reinforces the ominous and foreboding atmosphere, characteristic of Blake’s symbolic and expressive style.

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