Who painted An Ecclesiastic Building in Flames with Demons Above?

An Ecclesiastic Building in Flames with Demons Above was painted by Arthur Frederick Payne in 1866.

Where can I see An Ecclesiastic Building in Flames with Demons Above?

An Ecclesiastic Building in Flames with Demons Above is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is An Ecclesiastic Building in Flames with Demons Above?

An Ecclesiastic Building in Flames with Demons Above is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

An Ecclesiastic Building in Flames with Demons Above

Arthur Frederick Payne , 1866

An Ecclesiastic Building in Flames with Demons Above is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Arthur Frederick Payne. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

An Ecclesiastic Building in Flames with Demons Above is a watercolor drawing created by Arthur Frederick Payne in 1866, depicting a church engulfed in flames.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows a church on fire at night, with shadowy winged figures above and a chaotic, battle-scarred ground below, conveying a sense of turmoil and destruction.

Technique & Style

Payne employed loose, expressive brushstrokes and contrasting colors to capture the dynamic movement and emotional intensity of the scene, with the fire's warm glow set against the cool tones of the sky and figures.

Context

This work reflects the Romanticism movement's emphasis on evoking powerful emotions and dramatic scenes, often through the depiction of intense or unsettling subjects.