The Angel of Evil (1839) — Antoine Joseph Wiertz
The Angel of Evil (1839) is an artwork by Antoine Joseph Wiertz. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- The Angel of Evil (1839)
- Artist
- Antoine Joseph Wiertz (Belgian, 1806-1865)
- Subject collection
- Sacred stories
The mythology behind the named subject
This title refers to sacred or religious imagery included in this collection of sacred stories. It should be understood within its own religious tradition; a precise episode is not inferred from category membership alone.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with The Angel of Evil (1839)
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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