Sin, Death, and the Devil, vide Milton

Britische Grafik 1790–1796, 1792

This is a drawing of an allegorical scene with three figures engaged in a conflict. The central character is emaciated, wearing a crown and holding a golden staff with a sphere emitting light. To the left is a snake-like figure with a large head, and to the right is a figure with wings and a staff. The background is filled with light and smoke. Text is visible at the top and bottom of the image.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1790–1796
Date
1792
Type
Print
Medium
etching hand-colored with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
31.9 × 40 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of an allegorical scene with three figures engaged in a conflict. The central character is emaciated, wearing a crown and holding a golden staff with a sphere emitting light. To the left is a snake-like figure with a large head, and to the right is a figure with wings and a staff. The background is filled with light and smoke. Text is visible at the top and bottom of the image.

Britische Grafik 1790–1796