The artwork titled “Satan Shown as the Fallen Angel after Having Been Smitten” is an illustration by Gustave Doré, created as part of the Romanticism art movement. This piece falls within the genre of illustration and belongs to the series “Paradise Lost.”
In the artwork, there is a vivid depiction of Satan as the fallen angel, sprawled on a barren and desolate terrain. The detail highlights Satan’s muscular form and expressive face, encapsulating a moment of dramatic defeat and divine judgement. His wings, intricately illustrated with a sense of tattered grandeur, emphasize the celestial nature of his former glory. The surrounding environment is depicted with meticulous attention to the texture of the rocky landscape, enhancing the ominous atmosphere with stark contrasts between light and shadow. The shield and spear lying at his side couple with his disheveled appearance to symbolize the futile battle and the ultimate celestial condemnation he has faced, following the grand narrative of ‘Paradise Lost.’
