Satan's Flight Through Chaos 1868

"Satan's Flight Through Chaos" is a dramatic black and white engraving by Gustave Doré, completed in 1868. The work depicts Satan, with large, bat-like wings, struggling to gain his footing on a steep, jagged cliff. His body is contorted in anguish as he desperately clings to the rock face. The scene is set against a backdrop of craggy mountains, shrouded in a dark and stormy sky. Doré's powerful and dynamic style is evident in the composition and detail of the work. The artist's focus on the depiction of the fallen angel, his powerful wings, and the dramatic landscape evokes a sense of despair and desolation. The work is a powerful example of Doré's ability to capture the essence of biblical narratives and communicate their emotional impact through his art.