Satan, Sin and Death | William Hogarth | 1740 Size:14"x11" the theology of Emanuel Swedenborg

the theology of Emanuel Swedenborg

painted by Guido Cagnacci in 1663

while a black dog looms behind her

while the play of light and shadow conveys both the time of day and the chilling atmosphere

and the timeless mystery of the city after dark

Satan, Sin and Death | William Hogarth | 1740 Size:14"x11" the theology of Emanuel SwedenborgSatan, Sin, and Death by William Hogarth, was created around 1740. It is based on a scene from John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost. The artwork depicts a dramatic confrontation between Satan and his offspring, Sin and Death, capturing the tension and darkness of Miltons vision. In the center, Satan is shown in a powerful stance, clad in armor, holding a spear and shield, with a fierce expression. To his left stands Sin, portrayed as a partially