Satan Going Forth fron the Presence of the Lord 1825 - 1826

"Satan Going Forth from the Presence of the Lord" is a 1825-1826 engraving by English artist William Blake. The print, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts the expulsion of Satan from the presence of God. Blake’s use of intricate detail and symbolism reflects his own unique understanding of Milton’s epic poem *Paradise Lost* from which this scene is taken. The figure of Satan, who is plunging down from the heavens, is dwarfed by God who sits enthroned, surrounded by an ethereal glow and angels. The image’s complex composition, dramatic contrasts of light and shadow, and stark lines evoke the powerful themes of rebellion, redemption, and the struggle between good and evil. The print’s border further emphasizes the narrative’s central themes, featuring a series of intertwined snakes.