Ciampolo the Barrator Tormented by the Devils Possibly 1826 - 1968

Editor: This is William Blake's "Ciampolo the Barrator Tormented by the Devils." It's a striking image with strong figures and dramatic lines. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Blake, the radical visionary, situates Ciampolo's torment within a critique of political corruption. The devils aren't just tormentors; they embody the very system that exploits and punishes. How does this image challenge conventional representations of good and evil? Editor: I see how the devils become figures of a flawed authority, almost. I never considered this angle. Curator: Blake is always engaging with power, especially its abuses. Understanding that helps us see the revolutionary spirit inherent in his art. Editor: I am going to consider all art more in this perspective now.