Abdiel and Satan 1868

Gustave Doré's "Abdiel and Satan" (1868) is a dramatic wood engraving depicting a scene from John Milton's epic poem *Paradise Lost*. The image shows the archangel Abdiel, who remained loyal to God during the rebellion of Lucifer, confronting the fallen angel Satan. The powerful composition, characterized by dynamic lines and contrasting light and dark, reflects the intensity of the battle between good and evil. Doré's dramatic style, known for its detailed realism, became widely popular in the 19th century.