Faust - 'While Old Mammon Leads the Ball' 1910

"Faust - 'While Old Mammon Leads the Ball'" is an illustration by Byam Shaw from 1910. The painting depicts a scene from the German legend of Faust, a scholar who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power. The scene shows the devil, Mammon, leading a group of people in a dance, while Faust is caught in the middle of the scene. The painting captures the dark and dangerous aspects of the legend of Faust, as well as the allure of power and knowledge. This artwork is a good example of Shaw's illustrative style, which was characterized by its rich colors, detail, and dramatic composition. It is also a good example of the influence of German Romanticism on Shaw's work.