The Marriage of Heaven and Hell- The Voice of the Devil, c.1790
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About Reproduction
Discover the allure of art with our faithful reproduction of "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell- The Voice of the Devil, c.1790", originally brought to life by the talented William Blake. Unlike posters or prints, our hand-painted oil painting breathes an unique sense of depth and texture into your space. Every detail, every stroke, and every texture is meticulously recreated, paying the perfect homage to William Blake and his artistic vision.
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Painting Description
"The Marriage of Heaven and Hell: The Voice of the Devil" is a section from the larger prophetic work "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell," created by the English poet, painter, and printmaker William Blake around 1790. This work is one of Blake's most enigmatic and radical pieces, wherein he sets out to overturn traditional Christian notions of good and evil. In "The Voice of the Devil," Blake presents a series of paradoxical proverbs that challenge conventional morality and the dichotomy between heaven and hell.
The text is part of Blake's critique of the religious and philosophical constructs of his time, which he believed stifled imagination and oppressed human potential. Blake's "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell" is a series of texts and illustrations that defy the traditional dualism of good and evil, instead proposing that energy and creativity are the essence of existence, and that both what are traditionally viewed as 'good' and 'evil' aspects are necessary to human experience.
"The Voice of the Devil" section posits that the body, often associated with sin and corruption by orthodox Christianity, is, in fact, divine, and that the soul's desires should be affirmed rather than repressed. Blake's innovative use of language, his idiosyncratic mythology, and his vivid illustrations, which often accompanied his texts, make "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell" a seminal work in the Western literary and artistic canon. It reflects Blake's unique theological and artistic vision, which has been subject to a wide range of interpretations by scholars and critics over the centuries.
The work's influence extends beyond literature and art, impacting philosophical thought and countercultural movements by advocating for the liberation of the human spirit from societal and self-imposed constraints. "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell," including "The Voice of the Devil," remains a significant work for its bold challenge to orthodoxy and its celebration of human imagination.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
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