Doctor Faustus conjuring Mephistopheles

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Doctor Faustus conjuring Mephistopheles

Doctor Faustus conjuring Mephistopheles Date: 1929

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Circle Conjuring Danger Dangerous Devil Doctor Doomed Eric Evil Faustus Kneeling Ladder Legion Mephistopheles 1929 Ravilious

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(1929) is a captivating wood engraving by the renowned British artist, Eric Ravilious. This evocative print depicts the legendary moment from Christopher Marlowe's play, "Doctor Faustus," where the titular character, a brilliant but ambitious scholar, summons the demon Mephistopheles. In the image, Doctor Faustus, dressed in scholarly robes, is seen kneeling in a dimly lit room, his back towards the viewer. He is poised on the top step of a wooden ladder, his head turned towards the circle he has drawn on the floor. The circle is inscribed with intricate symbols, signifying the doctor's intent to make a pact with the devil. The air around him is charged with an ominous energy, as if the very fabric of reality is bending to the supernatural forces at play. Mephistopheles, the embodiment of evil, appears in the form of a grotesque, horned figure, his eyes glowing with an otherworldly light. He hovers above the circle, his long, sinuous limbs outstretched, ready to claim the soul of the hapless Doctor Faustus. The doctor's expression is a mix of determination and fear, as he reaches out towards the demon, seemingly unaware of the danger he is in. This hauntingly beautiful wood engraving, created by Eric Ravilious in 1929, captures the essence of the Faustian legend - the allure of forbidden knowledge, the temptation of power, and the inevitable consequences of dabbling in the occult. The 1920s setting adds an extra layer of intrigue, as the decade was marked by a renewed interest in the supernatural and the occult, reflecting the cultural shifts and social upheavals of the time. This print is a must-have for anyone interested in art, literature, or the history of the occult.

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