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Christian Fighting Apollyon, 1895, (1923). Artist: William Strang
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Christian Fighting Apollyon, 1895, (1923). Artist: William Strang
Christian Fighting Apollyon, 1895, (1923). From: The pilgrims progress, in the centre, Christian is falling back under the weight of Apollyon, a winged demon, who has his legs on Christians shoulders. From British Book Illustration - Yesterday and To-day edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio, Ltd. London, 1923]
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Action Adversity British Book Illustration Bunyan Demon Geoffrey Geoffrey Holme Holme John Bunyan Pilgrims Progress Reaching Out Shoulder Strang The Studio W Strang William Strang Apollyon
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This print, titled "Christian Fighting Apollyon" is a powerful depiction of an intense battle between good and evil. Created by the talented artist William Strang in 1895 but published in 1923, this illustration originates from John Bunyan's renowned literary work, "The Pilgrim's Progress". In the center of the image, we witness Christian, a symbol of faith and righteousness, engaged in combat with Apollyon—a menacing winged demon representing temptation and adversity. Christian appears to be struggling under the weight of his opponent as Apollyon firmly places his legs on Christian's shoulders. Strang skillfully captures the essence of this spiritual warfare through intricate details such as their facial expressions and body language. The viewer can almost feel the tension radiating from their locked gazes and strained postures. With sword in hand, Christian valiantly fights against overwhelming odds while reaching out for victory. This scene serves as a metaphorical representation of life's challenges where individuals must confront their inner demons to overcome obstacles on their journey towards salvation. As part of British book illustration history, this artwork showcases Strang's mastery in capturing both physical action and emotional depth within a monochrome composition. It stands as a testament to how art can convey profound religious themes that resonate across centuries. "The Print Collector" has preserved this remarkable piece which continues to inspire contemplation about human strength amidst spiritual battles even today.
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