Satan Arousing The Fallen Angels | John Milton | 1824 18th Century Vincent van Gogh's Prisoners' Round

Vincent van Gogh's Prisoners' Round (after Gustave Doré)

Balancing urban activity with lyrical mood

depicted with a glowing halo and clad in white

Death's bony hand moves a chess piece

Satan Arousing The Fallen Angels | John Milton | 1824 18th Century Vincent van Gogh's Prisoners' RoundThis image is a mezzotint engraving by John Martin titled Satan Arousing the Fallen Angels, inspired by Paradise Lost by John Milton. The scene depicted is from Book 1, line 314 of the epic poem, where Satan, cast out of Heaven, rallies the fallen angels. In the image, Satan stands on a rocky precipice, his wings spread, holding a spear as he gestures to the horde of fallen angels below. The dark and dramatic landscape surrounding Satan, with swirling