Mephistopheles Collection (#3)

Mephistopheles presents himself to Martha (Goethe, Faust), 1825-27. 1825-27
Mephistopheles presents himself to Martha (Goethe, Faust), 1825-27. Illustration for a French translation by Albert Stapfer of Goethes Faust

Faust Trying to Seduce Marguerite (Goethe, Faust), 1825-27. 1825-27
Faust Trying to Seduce Marguerite (Goethe, Faust), 1825-27. Illustration for a French translation by Albert Stapfer of Goethes Faust

Marguerite au rouet (Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel), c. 1831. Creator: Scheffer, Ary (1795-1858)
Marguerite au rouet (Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel), c. 1831. Found in the Collection of Musee de la Vie romantique, Paris

Faust in His Study (Faust dans son cabinet), ca 1848. Creator: Scheffer, Ary (1795-1858)
Faust in His Study (Faust dans son cabinet), ca 1848. Found in the Collection of Musee de la Vie romantique, Paris

Faust by W. G. Wills - Henry Irving as Mephistopheles
Faust by W. G. Wills (a free adaptation of Goethes version). First produced at the Lyceum Theatre, London on 19th December 1885

LONDON: GLOBE THEATRE. Drawing (reconstruction) of the second Globe Theater. From a conjurers circle on the floor cloth, Faustus is raising Mephistopheles, 17th century

Faust Faustus Faustian Sell Sells Selling Soul
Faust make over his soul to Mephistopheles. After an illustration by German artist Moritz Retsch in an 1824 English edition of Goethe's Faustus. The engraving was made by Henry Moses

Faust by Stephen Phillips and J. Comyns Carr. First produced at His Majestys Theatre, London on 5th September 1908. Mr Tree as Mephistopheles. Mr Henry Ainley as Faust

God and Mephistopheles
Mephistopheles and God (Prologue in heaven)

Stage design for the opera Faust by Ch. Gounod, c. 1870. Found in the Collection of The Morgan Library & Museum, New York

Illustration to Goethes Faust, 1924-1925. Artist: Clarke, Harry (1889-1931)
Illustration to Goethes Faust, 1924-1925. Private Collection

Illustration to Goethes Faust, 1828. Artist: Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863)
Illustration to Goethes Faust, 1828. Private Collection

Fantasy on Faust (Fantasia sobre Fausto), 1866. Artist: Fortuny, Maria (1838-1874)
Fantasy on Faust (Fantasia sobre Fausto), 1866. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Faust, ca 1652. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
Faust, ca 1652. Private Collection

Mephistopheles and Faust, 1923. Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
Mephistopheles and Faust, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Mephistopheles Prologue in The Sky. Illustration to Goethes Faust, 1828. Artist: Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863)
Mephistopheles Prologue in The Sky. Illustration to Goethes Faust, 1828. From a private collection

Faust and Mephistopheles, 1888. Faust is the House of Lords and Mr Henry Labouchere MP is Mephistopheles. Labouchere was the latest in a long line of MPs to introduce a proposal to reform the House

Henry Irving as Mephistopheles in Faust by W G Wills, adapted from Goethes play. circa 1885

The Watchers by Tremator
A beautiful young woman sits at her desk and powders her decolletage as fate and a ghostly figure dressed a Mephistopheles lurk in the shadows watching her - a metaphor on the fleeting passage of

Randolph Churchill 1886
LORD RANDOLPH SPENCER CHURCHILL - depicted as Little Mephistopheles. Date: 1849-1895

The Night Ride (Clarke)
The night ride of Faust and Mephistopheles

Faustus & Mephistopheles
Doctor Faustus and Mephistopheles. Date: 1600

Scene from the opera, Faust, by Charles Gounod
Marguerite is prevented from praying, first by Mephistopheles and then by a choir of devils. She manages to finish her prayer but faints when she is cursed again by Mephistopheles. Date: c.1910

Labouchere Cartoon
HENRI DU PRE LABOUCHERE Journalist and editor caricatured as Mephistopheles. Date: 1831 - 1912

Faust Mephistopheles Hartz Mountains Goethe 1825-27
Artokoloro

An odd tradition of the 1st January in the Parisian theatres, the Fireman Kiss
XIR661378 An odd tradition of the 1st January in the Parisian theatres, the Fireman Kiss, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

Duel between Faust and Valentine, from Goethes Faust, after 1828, (illustration)
XIR60199 Duel between Faust and Valentine, from Goethes Faust, after 1828, (illustration), (b/w photo of lithograph) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); Bibliotheque des Beaux-Arts

Faust rescues Marguerite from her prison, from Goethes Faust, 1828, (illustration)
XIR60194 Faust rescues Marguerite from her prison, from Goethes Faust, 1828, (illustration), (b/w photo of litho) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); Bibliotheque des Beaux-Arts

Recalling the Faust Fantasy, 1866 (oil on canvas)
XIR61191 Recalling the Faust Fantasy, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Fortuny y CarbAo (Fortuny i Marsal), Mariano JoseMarAia Bernardo (1838-74); 40x69 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Mephisto and the Student, 1828 (oil on panel)
XKH152159 Mephisto and the Student, 1828 (oil on panel) by Oldach, Julius (1804-30); 26x20 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

The Love of Gold, 1844 (oil on canvas)
XIR192874 The Love of Gold, 1844 (oil on canvas) by Couture, Thomas (1815-79); 154x188 cm; Musee des Augustins, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: Faust by Wolfgang van Goethe (1749-1832); ); French

Poster advertising Faust, opera by Charles Gounod (1818-93) 1875, engraved by T
XJL158467 Poster advertising Faust, opera by Charles Gounod (1818-93) 1875, engraved by T. Laval (litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris

FAUST, AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, Mephistopheles (Mr
" FAUST", AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, Mephistopheles (Mr. Irving): " Pretty to see young lovers play with crime." ACT II. Scene 6, LONDON, UK, 1886

POL PLANCON (1854-1914). French operatic basso profundo. As Mephistopheles in a production of Charles Gounods opera, Faust

France, Paris, Costume sketch for Mephistopheles in The damnation of Faust by Hector Berlioz
Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), La damnation de Faust (The damnation of Faust), 1846. Costume sketch for Mephistopheles by Germinal Casado, for the performance at Paris OpA

Germany, Mephistopheles inspired by Faust (play by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1729-1832), satirical print
Germany, 19th century. Illustration representing Mephistopheles in a scene from Goethes Faust

The garden scene from Goethes Faust. Lithograph by Eugene Delacroix, 1828
FAUST: MEPHISTOPHELES, 1828. The garden scene from Goethes Faust. Lithograph by Eugene Delacroix, 1828

Illustration to the dungeon scene in Johann Wolfgang von Goethes Faust, with Mephistopheles, Faust and Margaret
GOETHE: DOCTOR FAUST. Illustration to the dungeon scene in Johann Wolfgang von Goethes Faust, with Mephistopheles, Faust and Margaret. Lithograph, 1828, by Eugene Delacroix

Journet as Mephistopheles in Charles-Francois Gounods opera Faust
MARCEL JOURNET (1867-1933). Journet as Mephistopheles in Charles-Francois Gounods opera Faust

The garden scene from Johann Goethes Faust. Lithograph by Eugene Delacroix, 1828
FAUST: MEPHISTOPHELES 1828. The garden scene from Johann Goethes Faust. Lithograph by Eugene Delacroix, 1828

Woodcut from the 1631 edition of Christopher Marlowes The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
FAUSTUS & MEPHISTOPHELES. Woodcut from the 1631 edition of Christopher Marlowes The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus

Oil on canvas, 1869, by Alfred-Louis Jacomin
FAUST AND MEPHISTOPHELES. Oil on canvas, 1869, by Alfred-Louis Jacomin

A scene from the 1854 production of Faust et Marguerite by Michel Carre (1819-1872), at the Princess Theatre, London
FAUST AND MARGUERITE, 1854. A scene from the 1854 production of Faust et Marguerite by Michel Carre (1819-1872), at the Princess Theatre, London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1854

Woodcut title page to the 1631 edition of Christopher Marlowes The Tragicall Historie of the Life
MARLOWEs DOCTOR FAUSTUS. Woodcut title page to the 1631 edition of Christopher Marlowes The Tragicall Historie of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus

Childrens Carnival Mephistopheles and Bo-peep
Two children dressed as Mephistopheles and Little Bo-Peep make their way along a garden path to a party, using a lantern to light the way

Faust and Marguerite are spied upon by Mephistopheles, who naturally includes voyeurism among his evil habits

Marguerite in Cathedral
Mephistopheles mocks Marguerite in the Cathedral

Faust, Wagner & Dog
Faust is walking with Wagner when he first sees the black dog that is the evil spirit Mephistopheles

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"Mephistopheles: A Timeless Figure in Faustian Tales" The enigmatic character has captivated audiences for centuries, leaving an indelible mark on literature, art, and music. From the iconic Mephisto Cigars label printed by F. Heppenheimers sons in New York to the haunting depiction of "Faust Makes his Contract, " this devilish figure continues to intrigue. In countless renditions of the legendary tale, we witness Faust's fateful encounter with Mephistopheles, a demon who tempts him with power and knowledge beyond mortal reach. The dynamic between these two characters is beautifully portrayed in scenes like "Faust and Mephistopheles" or "The Death of Faust, " where their complex relationship unfolds before our eyes. Artistic interpretations abound as well. Berlioz's musical masterpiece, "Faust Liebig 5, " immerses us in a symphonic journey through the depths of human desires while Henry Irving mesmerizes as Mephistopheles in W. G. Wills' theatrical adaptation. Each portrayal adds new layers to this timeless archetype. From chilling scenes like "Faust Sees Marguerite" to lively compositions such as Richard Eilenberg's enchanting "Mephistopheles Polka, " this multifaceted character continues to inspire artists across various mediums. Whether it be on a cigar label or within the pages of Goethe's classic work, Mephistopheles remains an emblematic symbol representing humanity's eternal struggle between good and evil. As we delve into these artistic expressions like Berlioz’s “Faust Liebig 4” or explore captivating illustrations from “Faust - Liebig - 1, ” we are reminded that even amidst darkness, there is beauty and intrigue waiting to be discovered. So let us immerse ourselves in the world of Mephistopheles, where the lines between morality and temptation blur.