Satan Summoning His Legions | Thomas Lawrence | 1797 17th Century flies through the starry night

flies through the starry night

this piece is sure to become a lasting work of art

During World War II it was looted by the Nazis and subsequently by the Soviet Union

captures a serene yet eerie nighttime scene

the book traces how Friedrich employed his signature motifs—moonlit horizons

Satan Summoning His Legions | Thomas Lawrence | 1797 17th Century flies through the starry nightThe painting "Satan Summoning His Legions" by Thomas Lawrence, dating from around 1797, is a powerful depiction of Satan as described in John Milton's "Paradise Lost." The image captures Satan in a moment of rallying his fallen followers, with a muscular and commanding presence. His posture, with one arm raised and the other holding a spear, exudes authority and defiance. The use of dark and dramatic lighting accentuates his figure and the dynamic