The Fall of the Rebel Angels (detail) 1530

This detail from Domenico Beccafumi's *The Fall of the Rebel Angels* (c. 1530) depicts a dramatic and grotesque scene. The painting, which is likely a fresco, uses a vibrant palette of reds, yellows, and browns to depict the torment of the fallen angels, illustrating the biblical story of their expulsion from Heaven. Beccafumi masterfully captures the chaotic energy of the event, highlighting the anguish and fear of the angels as they are cast down into the fiery depths of Hell. The artist's use of exaggerated forms and dramatic lighting creates a sense of urgency and terror, emphasizing the consequences of disobedience and rebellion.