Accession Number
1954/1.209

Title
Apollyon

Artist(s)
William Blake

Object Creation Date
1757-1827

Medium & Support
graphite on white paper

Dimensions
6 1/4 in x 8 3/8 in (15.88 cm x 21.27 cm)

Credit Line
Bequest of Margaret Watson Parker

Physical Description
Drawing of militaristic angels approaching two men fighting at sea. One angels holds a bow and above and to the right are three more angels carrying clouds. On the left of the image is a serpent curled around a tree.

Primary Object Classification
Drawing

Collection Area
Western

Rights
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Keywords
Figures
arrows
fighting
legendary figures
serpent
storms
trees
water
winged