Satan Shown as the Fallen Angel after Having Been Smitten 

Gustave Dore rendered this depiction of Satan as the Fallen Angel with ink on paper. See how Satan's dramatic fall is symbolized through the dark, cavernous abyss he plummets into. The image of a fallen figure is a potent one, deeply rooted in our collective psyche. Recall Icarus, whose wax wings failed him as he flew too close to the sun, or the titans cast down from Olympus. Here, Satan’s descent reflects a timeless narrative of hubris and consequence, a theme echoed across cultures. The broken sword suggests not just defeat but a profound loss of status and power. The splayed limbs and anguished expression capture an intense moment of despair. This recalls the classical motif of the "pathetic fallacy," where nature mirrors human emotions. Dore uses the chaotic landscape to amplify Satan's internal turmoil, engaging us on a deep, subconscious level. This moment speaks to a primal fear of loss and the precariousness of ambition, recurring throughout art history.