The Fall of the Rebellious Angels

Art Historical Context

In the grand tradition of early 17th-century European printmaking, Philippe Thomin's *The Fall of the Reious Angels* (1618) captures a tumultuous biblical scene from the Book of Revelation, where Lucifer and his rebellious angels are hurled from heaven in a whirlwind of chaos and divine judgment. Created as an engraving—a meticulous intaglio technique where the artist incises fine lines into a metal plate hold ink—this work exemplifies the medium's power to convey intricate details and dramatic movement on paper. At 50.2 × 32.2 cm, its substantial sheet size allowed for bold compositions that ...