Lawrence made a bold decision to paint this imposing painting for the 1797 Royal Academy Annual Exhibition, where it was titled ‘Satan calling his Legions. First Book of Milton’. It attracted attention and criticism at the exhibition and even before it was finished, when people saw it in Lawrence’s studio.

2023年6月6日 · Satan as the Fallen Angel by Sir Thomas Lawrence, 1797, via Sotheby’s This golden, glowing rendition of Lucifer in art is a chalk drawing by Sir Thomas Lawrence. The gorgeous illustration was inspired by Milton’s Paradise Lost and is thought to depict that scene in which Satan delivers the line that has gone down in history: “Better to ...

‘Satan Summoning His Legions’ was created in 1797 by Thomas Lawrence in Romanticism style. Find more prominent pieces of portrait at Wikiart.org – best visual art database.

2018年6月6日 · As you enter the RA’s new Collection Gallery, a very large (and slightly absurd) figure of Satan towers over you – in what looks suspiciously like the Tory "power stance". Here's the story behind the painting...

2023年4月16日 · Satan summoning his Legions, 1796–1797 by Sir Thomas Lawrence. "Awake, arise, or be for ever fallen" (John Milton, Paradise Lost). Thomas Lawrence, Saatana kutsuu joukkonsa, 1796–1797. Royal Academy of Arts, Lontoo. This is a faithful photographic reproduction of a two-dimensional, public domain work of art.

Satan Summoning His Legions by Thomas Lawrence (1769–1830), 1796/1797, from Royal Academy of Arts

2025年2月27日 · Been an imposing painting for the 1797 Royal Academy Annual Exhibition, it was titled ‘Satan calling his Legions. First Book of Milton.’ The colors of the painting are rather contrasting, and there are fierce expressions of the subject, …

The 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.

2023年5月10日 · Depictions of Satan summoning his legions often portray him as a powerful and charismatic figure. This symbolism signifies his persuasive qualities and ability to inspire loyalty among his followers. It underscores the allure of rebellion, showcasing the seductive nature of evil and the ability to entice others to abandon righteousness.

2024年11月9日 · Sir Thomas Lawrence’s monumental 1797 painting, “Satan Summoning His Legions,” isn’t a depiction of Lucifer but of Satan from Milton’s Paradise Lost, sparking controversy upon its debut at the Royal Academy exhibition. This colossal artwork, originally exhibited as “Satan calling his Legions.