The fallen angel

Anatomical study of Lucifer himself, who was for a time the right hand of God. Very intelligent and very beautiful, the angel had a small flaw: pride. One day he had the disastrous idea of rebelling against his creator by believing himself like him, and it didn't end well at all.

Artist: Alexandre Cabanel.
Original title: L'Ange déchu.
Size: 120.5 x 196.5 cm.
Location: French Embassy of London.
Technique: Oil on canvas.
Year: 1847