Engel met gebroken ketenen en duivel 1823 - 1873

"Engel met gebroken ketenen en duivel" (Angel with broken chains and devil) is a lithograph by Célestin Nanteuil, created between 1823 and 1873. The artwork depicts a dramatic scene of an angel breaking free from chains, soaring above a fallen, chained devil. The angel, with wings outstretched, points upwards, suggesting liberation and ascension. The devil, with bat-like wings, struggles against the chains, his face contorted in anguish. The composition of the artwork creates a sense of dynamism and conflict, highlighting the themes of freedom, salvation, and the battle between good and evil. Nanteuil's use of shading and detail further enhances the emotional impact of the scene.