Satan Arousing The Fallen Angels | John Milton | 1824 17th Century her whitened form glowing faintly

her whitened form glowing faintly against the surrounding darkness

The tightly packed bodies

seemingly asleep or in quiet contemplation

and unanswered questions

Satan Arousing The Fallen Angels | John Milton | 1824 17th Century her whitened form glowing faintlyThis image is a mezzotint engraving by John Martin titled Satan Arousing the Fallen Angels, inspired by Paradise Lost by John Milton. The scene depicted is from Book 1, line 314 of the epic poem, where Satan, cast out of Heaven, rallies the fallen angels. In the image, Satan stands on a rocky precipice, his wings spread, holding a spear as he gestures to the horde of fallen angels below. The dark and dramatic landscape surrounding Satan, with swirling