Satan Viewing the Ascent to Heaven, from John Milton's Paradise Lost
Satan Viewing the Ascent to Heaven, from John Milton's Paradise Lost
Satan Viewing the Ascent to Heaven, from John Milton's Paradise Lost
Satan Viewing the Ascent to Heaven, from John Milton's Paradise Lost
Satan Viewing the Ascent to Heaven, from John Milton's Paradise Lost
Satan Viewing the Ascent to Heaven, from John Milton's Paradise Lost

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Satan Viewing the Ascent to Heaven, from John Milton's Paradise Lost,

1825

John Martin, British, 1789–1854
Printed by Chatfield and Company, British, active 1825–1827
Published by Septimus Prowett, American, 1790s–1867
2008-1085

Information

Title
Satan Viewing the Ascent to Heaven, from John Milton's Paradise Lost
Dates

1825

Maker
John Martin
Printed by Chatfield and Company
Published by Septimus Prowett
Medium
Mezzotint with touches of drypoint on off-white laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 35.8 x 25.7 cm. (14 1/8 x 10 1/8 in.) sheet: 54.5 x 35.8 cm. (21 7/16 x 14 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, Surdna Fund
Object Number
2008-1085
Place Made

Europe, England, London

Inscription
Inscribed in plate below image, lower center: Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esqr. Titled in plate, lower center: Book 3, line 501. Inscribed in plate, lower right: Proof. / Printed by Chatfield & Co. Inscribed in plate, lower center: London Published by Septimus Prowett. 23 Old Bond Street 1825.
Reference Numbers
Campbell 33
Culture
British
Type
drypoints, mezzotints, prints
Materials
laid paper
Techniques
drypoint, mezzotint
Subject
devils, angels, stairs, heaven

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