Artwork
Illustrations for Faust: Faust and Méphistophélés horse riding on the Sabbath
Illustrations for Faust: Faust and Méphistophélés horse riding on the Sabbath is a print by the Romanticist artist Eugène Delacroix. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Eugène Delacroix's print 'Faust and Méphistophélés horse riding on the Sabbath' is a representation of a dramatic scene from literary legend, created in 1828 as part of his 'Illustrations for Faust' series.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts Faust and the demon Méphistophélés on horseback, set against a dark landscape, capturing a moment of intense emotional significance from the Faust narrative, specifically during the Sabbath.
Technique & Style
Delacroix employs chiaroscuro, using contrast between light and dark to create a somber mood, characteristic of his expressive and bold style, influenced by the works of Rubens and Venetian Renaissance painters.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art, exemplifying Delacroix's contribution to the French Romantic movement, which emphasized emotion and movement over classical ideals.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ferdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix ( DEL-ə-krwah, -KRWAH; French: ; 26 April 1798 – 13 August 1863) was a French Romantic artist who was regarded as the leader of the French Romantic school.
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