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Satan, von Ithuriels Speer berührt by Henry Fuseli

Satan, von Ithuriels Speer berührt

Henry Fuseli·1779

Historical Context

This painting of Satan, von Ithuriels Speer berührt, dating to 1779, is by Henry Fuseli, who born Johann Heinrich Füssli in Zurich in 1741, became one of the most original and visionary painters in British art, specializing in literary and supernatural subjects. The work demonstrates the artist's characteristic approach to subject matter during the Romantic period, reflecting both personal artistic vision and the broader cultural context in which it was produced. The painting contributes to our understanding of the artist's development and working methods.

Technical Analysis

The painting demonstrates the artist's mature command of technique, with accomplished handling of color, form, and atmospheric effects that reflect both personal artistic development and the broader stylistic conventions of the Romantic period.

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Staatsgalerie Stuttgart

Stuttgart, Germany

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Quick Facts

Medium
Oil on canvas
Era
Romanticism
Style
British Romanticism
Genre
Religious
Location
Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, Stuttgart
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