Who painted Satan Defying the Powers of Heaven?

Satan Defying the Powers of Heaven was painted by Henry Fuseli in 1794.

Where can I see Satan Defying the Powers of Heaven?

Satan Defying the Powers of Heaven is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Satan Defying the Powers of Heaven?

Satan Defying the Powers of Heaven is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Satan Defying the Powers of Heaven

Henry Fuseli , 1794

Satan Defying the Powers of Heaven is a chalk drawing by the Romanticist artist Henry Fuseli. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Satan Defying the Powers of Heaven is a drawing by Henry Fuseli, created around 1794. It depicts a dramatic scene in a dark, smudgy sky.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows a muscular male figure suspended in mid-air, straining against an unseen force. His twisted pose and raised arms convey a sense of intense struggle.

Technique & Style

Fuseli used graphite, black chalk, and gray wash to create the drawing, employing quick, sketchy lines and leaving some areas unfinished. This gives the work a raw, urgent feel.

Context

The drawing is associated with the Romanticism movement, which emphasized intense emotions and dramatic subjects.