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The Laocoon as Jehovah with Satan and Adam, c. 1820 (line engraving)

The Laocoon as Jehovah with Satan and Adam, c. 1820 (line engraving)


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The Laocoon as Jehovah with Satan and Adam, c. 1820 (line engraving)

FIT77549 The Laocoon as Jehovah with Satan and Adam, c.1820 (line engraving) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 26.3x21.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

Media ID 22806950

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This print showcases William Blake's "The Laocoon as Jehovah with Satan and Adam" a thought-provoking line engraving from 1820. Measuring at 26.3x21.6 cm, this artwork can be found in the prestigious Fitzwilliam Museum at the University of Cambridge in the UK. In this intriguing composition, Blake explores profound themes of evil, struggle, and good through the depiction of three male figures: Jehovah, Satan, and Adam. The artist skillfully captures their intense emotions and conflicting energies within a single frame. The central figure is an imposing statue representing Laocoon as Jehovah - a symbol of divine power. His muscular form exudes strength while his facial expression reveals determination in facing adversity head-on. On one side stands Satan, embodying darkness and temptation. With cunning eyes and twisted features, he represents the eternal struggle between good and evil that permeates human existence. Opposite to Satan is Adam - vulnerable yet resolute in his nakedness. As the first man created by God, he embodies mankind's potential for both sinfulness and redemption. Blake's masterful engraving technique brings these complex characters to life with intricate details etched into every line. This print invites viewers to contemplate profound philosophical questions about morality, free will, and our inherent nature. Through its exploration of nudity as a metaphorical tool rather than mere sensationalism or titillation; this artwork challenges societal norms surrounding nakedness by using it as a vehicle for deeper intros

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