The Devil's Kitchen Visited by an Angel 1638 - 1689

"The Devil's Kitchen Visited by an Angel" is a pen and ink drawing by Conrad Meyer, a prominent German artist of the 17th century. This drawing, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures a scene of chaos and spiritual conflict. The devil, depicted with bat-like wings, is surrounded by demonic figures and a skeleton cooking in a large cauldron. However, a divine intervention is portrayed through a celestial angel wielding a bowl and a brush, offering a counterpoint to the dark forces. The artist's meticulous detail and expressive lines create a powerful and visually arresting image that reflects the themes of temptation, redemption, and spiritual warfare common in 17th-century art.