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WORKS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Book I of Paradise Lost<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Book II of Paradise Lost<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Book III of Paradise Lost<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Book IV of Paradise Lost<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Book V of Paradise Lost<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Book VII of Paradise Lost<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Book IX of Paradise Lost<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Book X of Paradise Lost<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Book XI of Paradise Lost<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

BOOK \u00a0I \u00a0OF \u00a0PARADISE \u00a0LOST<\/em><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThis first Book proposes, first in brief, the whole Subject, Man\u2019s disobedience, and the loss thereupon of Paradise wherein he was plac\u2019t:<\/em> Then touches the prime cause of his fall, the Serpent, or rather<\/em> Satan in the Serpent; who revolting from God, and drawing to his side many Legions of Angels, was by the command of God driven out of Heaven with all his Crew into the great Deep.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Which action past over, the Poem hastes into the midst of things, presenting Satan with his Angels now fallen into Hell,<\/em> describ\u2019d here, not in the Centre<\/em> (for Heaven and Earth may be suppos\u2019d as yet not made, certainly not yet accurst) but in a place of utter darkness, fitliest call\u2019d<\/em> Chaos: Here<\/em> Satan with his Angels lying on the burning Lake, thunder-struck and astonisht, after a certain space recovers, as from confusion, calls up him who next in Order and Dignity lay by him; they confer of thir miserable fall.<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0Satan awakens all his Legions, who lay till then in the same manner confounded; They rise, thir Numbers, array of Battle, thir chief Leaders nam\u2019d, according to the Idols known afterwards in<\/em> Canaan and the Countries adjoining.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 To these<\/em> Satan directs his Speech, comforts them with hope yet of regaining Heaven, but tells them lastly of a new World and new kind of Creature to be created, according to an ancient Prophecy or report in Heaven;<\/em> for that Angels were long before this visible Creation, was the opinion of many ancient Fathers.\u00a0\u00a0 To find out the truth of this Prophecy, and what to determine thereon he refers to a full Council.\u00a0\u00a0 What his Associates thence attempt.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Pandemonium the Palace of<\/em> Satan rises, suddenly built out of the Deep: The infernal Peers there sit in Council.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 John Milton, \u201cThe Argument,\u201d Book I of Paradise Lost<\/em> (1674 edition)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Satan expelled from Heaven<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1825
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: 19.3 cm
\nWidth: 15.1 cm
\nLocations<\/strong>
\nRoyal Academy of Arts<\/a>, London
\nThe Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute (The Clark)<\/a>, Williamstown, MA
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cHim the Almighty Power
\nHurl\u2019d headlong flaming from th\u2019 Ethereal Sky
\nWith hideous ruin and combustion down
\nTo bottomless perdition, there to dwell
\nIn Adamantine Chains and penal Fire,
\nWho durst defy th\u2019 Omnipotent to Arms.\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book I, 44\u201349)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Satan on the burning lake<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1825
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: \u00a015.1 cm
\nWidth: \u00a019.3 cm
\nLocations<\/strong>
\nRoyal Academy of Arts<\/a>, London
\nVictoria and Albert Museum<\/a>, London
\nArt Gallery of New South Wales<\/a>, Sydney
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cThus Satan talking to his nearest Mate
\nWith Head up-lift above the wave, and Eyes
\nThat sparkling blaz\u2019d, his other Parts besides
\nProne on the Flood\u2026\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book I, 192\u201395)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Satan on the Burning Lake<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1827
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: 25.4 cm
\nWidth: 35.6 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nVictoria and Albert Museum<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cThus Satan talking to his nearest Mate
\nWith Head up-lift above the wave, and Eyes
\nThat sparkling blaz\u2019d, his other Parts besides
\nProne on the Flood\u2026\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book I, 192\u201395)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Satan addressing his legions<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1825
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: \u00a019 cm
\nWidth: \u00a015.5 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nRoyal Academy of Arts<\/a>, London
\nVictoria and Albert Museum<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cHe call\u2019d so loud, that all the hollow Deep
\nOf Hell resounded.\u2026
\nAwake, arise, or be for ever fall\u2019n.
\nThey heard, and were abasht, and up they sprung\u2026\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book I, 314\u201315, 330\u201331)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Satan arousing the Fallen Angels<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1827
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: 25.4 cm
\nWidth: 35.6 cm
\nLocations<\/strong>
\nVictoria and Albert Museum<\/a>, London
\nArt Gallery of New South Wales<\/a>, Sydney
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cHe call\u2019d so loud, that all the hollow Deep
\nOf Hell resounded.\u2026
\nAwake, arise, or be for ever fall\u2019n.
\nThey heard, and were abasht, and up they sprung\u2026\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book I, 314\u201315, 330\u201331)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Pandemonium<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1841
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nOil on canvas
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: 123 cm
\nWidth: 185 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nThe Louvre<\/a>, Paris
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cAnon out of the earth a Fabric huge
\nRose like an Exhalation, with the sound
\nOf Dulcet Symphonies and voices sweet,
\nBuilt like a Temple, where Pilasters<\/em> round
\nWere set, and Doric pillars overlaid
\nWith Golden Architrave; nor did there want
\nCornice or Frieze, with bossy Sculptures grav\u2019n;
\nThe Roof was fretted Gold.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not Babylon,<\/em>
\nNor great Alcairo<\/em> such magnificence
\nEquall\u2019d in all thir glories, to inshrine
\nBelus<\/em> or Serapis<\/em> thir Gods, or seat
\nThir Kings, when Egypt<\/em> with Assyria<\/em> strove
\nIn wealth and luxury.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Th\u2019 ascending pile
\nStood fixt her stately highth, and straight the doors
\nOp\u2019ning thir brazen folds discover wide
\nWithin, her ample spaces, o\u2019er the smooth
\nAnd level pavement: from the arched roof
\nPendant by subtle Magic many a row
\nOf Starry Lamps and blazing Cressets fed
\nWith Naphtha<\/em> and Asphaltus<\/em> yielded light
\nAs from a sky.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The hasty multitude
\nAdmiring enter\u2019d, and the work some praise
\nAnd some the Architect\u2026\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book I, 710\u201332)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Pandemonium<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1824
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint with etching
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: 20.3 cm (image)
\nWidth:\u00a0 29 cm (image)
\nHeight:\u00a0 24.2 cm (sheet)
\nWidth:\u00a0 33.5 cm (sheet) (irreg.)
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nArt Gallery of New South Wales<\/a>, Sydney
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cAnon out of the earth a Fabric huge
\nRose like an Exhalation, with the sound
\nOf Dulcet Symphonies and voices sweet,
\nBuilt like a Temple, where Pilasters<\/em> round
\nWere set, and Doric pillars overlaid
\nWith Golden Architrave; nor did there want
\nCornice or Frieze, with bossy Sculptures grav\u2019n;
\nThe Roof was fretted Gold.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not Babylon,<\/em>
\nNor great Alcairo<\/em> such magnificence
\nEquall\u2019d in all thir glories, to inshrine
\nBelus<\/em> or Serapis<\/em> thir Gods, or seat
\nThir Kings, when Egypt<\/em> with Assyria<\/em> strove
\nIn wealth and luxury.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Th\u2019 ascending pile
\nStood fixt her stately highth, and straight the doors
\nOp\u2019ning thir brazen folds discover wide
\nWithin, her ample spaces, o\u2019er the smooth
\nAnd level pavement: from the arched roof
\nPendant by subtle Magic many a row
\nOf Starry Lamps and blazing Cressets fed
\nWith Naphtha<\/em> and Asphaltus<\/em> yielded light
\nAs from a sky.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The hasty multitude
\nAdmiring enter\u2019d, and the work some praise
\nAnd some the Architect\u2026\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book I, 710\u201332)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Pandemonium<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1825
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint on laid paper
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: 20.4 cm (image)
\nWidth: 29.3 cm (image)
\nHeight: 26.7 cm (sheet)
\nWidth: 36.7 cm (sheet)
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nThe Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute (The Clark)<\/a>, Williamstown, MA
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cAnon out of the earth a Fabric huge
\nRose like an Exhalation, with the sound
\nOf Dulcet Symphonies and voices sweet,
\nBuilt like a Temple, where Pilasters<\/em> round
\nWere set, and Doric pillars overlaid
\nWith Golden Architrave; nor did there want
\nCornice or Frieze, with bossy Sculptures grav\u2019n;
\nThe Roof was fretted Gold.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not Babylon,<\/em>
\nNor great Alcairo<\/em> such magnificence
\nEquall\u2019d in all thir glories, to inshrine
\nBelus<\/em> or Serapis<\/em> thir Gods, or seat
\nThir Kings, when Egypt<\/em> with Assyria<\/em> strove
\nIn wealth and luxury.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Th\u2019 ascending pile
\nStood fixt her stately highth, and straight the doors
\nOp\u2019ning thir brazen folds discover wide
\nWithin, her ample spaces, o\u2019er the smooth
\nAnd level pavement: from the arched roof
\nPendant by subtle Magic many a row
\nOf Starry Lamps and blazing Cressets fed
\nWith Naphtha<\/em> and Asphaltus<\/em> yielded light
\nAs from a sky.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The hasty multitude
\nAdmiring enter\u2019d, and the work some praise
\nAnd some the Architect\u2026\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book I, 710\u201332)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Pandemonium<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1831
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: 48 cm (image)
\nWidth: 70.3 cm (image)
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nArt Gallery of New South Wales<\/a>, Sydney
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cAnon out of the earth a Fabric huge
\nRose like an Exhalation, with the sound
\nOf Dulcet Symphonies and voices sweet,
\nBuilt like a Temple, where Pilasters<\/em> round
\nWere set, and Doric pillars overlaid
\nWith Golden Architrave; nor did there want
\nCornice or Frieze, with bossy Sculptures grav\u2019n;
\nThe Roof was fretted Gold.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Not Babylon,<\/em>
\nNor great Alcairo<\/em> such magnificence
\nEquall\u2019d in all thir glories, to inshrine
\nBelus<\/em> or Serapis<\/em> thir Gods, or seat
\nThir Kings, when Egypt<\/em> with Assyria<\/em> strove
\nIn wealth and luxury.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Th\u2019 ascending pile
\nStood fixt her stately highth, and straight the doors
\nOp\u2019ning thir brazen folds discover wide
\nWithin, her ample spaces, o\u2019er the smooth
\nAnd level pavement: from the arched roof
\nPendant by subtle Magic many a row
\nOf Starry Lamps and blazing Cressets fed
\nWith Naphtha<\/em> and Asphaltus<\/em> yielded light
\nAs from a sky.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The hasty multitude
\nAdmiring enter\u2019d, and the work some praise
\nAnd some the Architect\u2026\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book I, 710\u201332)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Fallen Angels Entering Pandemonium<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1840
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nOil on canvas
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: 62.2 cm (support)
\nWidth: 76.5 cm (support)
\nHeight (framed): 84.7 cm
\nWidth (framed): 96.2 cm
\nDepth (framed): 8.1 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nTate Britain<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cMeanwhile the winged Heralds by command
\nOf Sovran power, with awful Ceremony
\nAnd Trumpets\u2019 sound throughout the Host proclaim
\nA solemn Council forthwith to be held
\nAt Pand\u00e6monium,<\/em> the high Capitol
\nOf Satan and his Peers: thir summons call\u2019d
\nFrom every Band and squared Regiment
\nBy place or choice the worthiest; they anon
\nWith hundreds and with thousands trooping came
\nAttended: all access was throng\u2019d\u2026\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book I, 752\u201361)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

BOOK \u00a0II \u00a0OF \u00a0PARADISE \u00a0LOST<\/em><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Consultation begun,<\/em> Satan debates whether another Battle be to be hazarded for the recovery of Heaven: some advise it, others dissuade: A third proposal is preferr\u2019d, mention\u2019d before by<\/em> Satan, to search the truth of that Prophecy or Tradition in Heaven concerning another world, and another kind of creature equal or not much inferior to themselves, about this time to be created: Thir doubt who shall be sent on this difficult search:<\/em> Satan thir chief undertakes alone the voyage, is honor\u2019d and applauded.\u00a0\u00a0 The Council thus ended, the rest betake them several ways and to several employments, as thir inclinations lead them, to entertain the time till<\/em> Satan return.\u00a0\u00a0 He passes on his Journey to Hell Gates, finds them shut, and who sat there to guard them, by whom at length they are op\u2019n\u2019d, and discover to him the great Gulf between Hell and Heaven; with what difficulty he passes through, directed by<\/em> Chaos, the Power of that place, to the sight of this new World which he sought.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 John Milton, \u201cThe Argument,\u201d Book II of Paradise Lost<\/em> (1674 edition)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Satan presiding at the Infernal Council<\/em> <\/strong>
\n[Satan Enthroned<\/em>]<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1824
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: 19.8 cm
\nWidth: 26.8 cm
\nLocations<\/strong>
\nVictoria and Albert Museum<\/a>, London
\nVictoria and Albert Museum (2)<\/a>
\nThe Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute (The Clark)<\/a>, Williamstown, MA
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cHigh on a Throne of Royal State, which far
\nOutshone the wealth of Ormus<\/em> and of Ind,<\/em>
\nOr where the gorgeous East with richest hand
\nShow\u2019rs on her Kings Barbaric<\/em> Pearl and Gold,
\nSatan exalted sat, by merit rais\u2019d
\nTo that bad eminence; and from despair
\nThus high uplifted beyond hope, aspires
\nBeyond thus high, insatiate to pursue
\nVain War with Heav\u2019n, and by success untaught
\nHis proud imaginations thus display\u2019d.\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book II, 1\u201310)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Conflict Between Satan and Death<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1832
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nOil on canvas
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: 120 cm
\nWidth: 168 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nPrivate collection
\n[See Sotheby\u2019s<\/a>]
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cSo spake the grisly terror, and in shape,
\nSo speaking and so threat\u2019ning, grew tenfold
\nMore dreadful and deform: on th\u2019 other side
\nIncens\u2019t with indignation Satan<\/em> stood
\nUnterrifi\u2019d, and like a Comet burn\u2019d.\u2026
\nSo frown\u2019d the mighty Combatants, that Hell
\nGrew darker at thir frown, so matcht they stood;
\nFor never but once more was either like
\nTo meet so great a foe: and now great deeds
\nHad been achiev\u2019d, whereof all Hell had rung,
\nHad not the Snaky Sorceress that sat
\nFast by Hell Gate, and kept the fatal Key,
\nRis\u2019n, and with hideous outcry rush\u2019d between.
\nO Father, what intends thy hand, she cri\u2019d,
\nAgainst thy only Son? What fury O Son,
\nPossesses thee to bend that mortal Dart
\nAgainst thy Father\u2019s head?\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book II, 704\u201308, 719\u201330)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Satan, Sin and Death<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1825
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: 15.1 cm
\nWidth: 19.3 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nRoyal Academy of Arts<\/a>, London
\nVictoria and Albert Museum<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cO Father, what intends thy hand, she cri\u2019d,
\nAgainst thy only Son? What fury O Son,
\nPossesses thee to bend that mortal Dart
\nAgainst thy Father\u2019s head?\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book II, 727\u201330)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Conflict Between Satan and Death<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1827
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: 25.4 cm
\nWidth: 35.6 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nVictoria and Albert Museum<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cO Father, what intends thy hand, she cri\u2019d,
\nAgainst thy only Son? What fury O Son,
\nPossesses thee to bend that mortal Dart
\nAgainst thy Father\u2019s head?\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book II, 727\u201330)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

BOOK \u00a0III \u00a0OF \u00a0PARADISE \u00a0LOST<\/em><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cGod sitting on his Throne sees<\/em> Satan flying towards this world, then newly created; shows him to the Son who sat at his right hand; foretells the success of<\/em> Satan in perverting mankind; clears his own Justice and Wisdom from all imputation, having created Man free and able enough to have withstood his Tempter; yet declares his purpose of grace towards him, in regard he fell not of his own malice, as did<\/em> Satan, but by him seduc\u2019t. The Son of God renders praises to his Father for the manifestation of his gracious purpose towards Man; but God again declares, that Grace cannot be extended towards Man without the satisfaction of divine Justice; Man hath offended the majesty of God by aspiring to Godhead, and therefore with all his Progeny devoted to death must die, unless some one can be found sufficient to answer for his offense, and undergo his Punishment.\u00a0\u00a0 The Son of God freely offers himself a Ransom for Man: the Father accepts him, ordains his incarnation, pronounces his exaltation above all Names in Heaven and Earth; commands all the Angels to adore him; they obey, and hymning to thir Harps in full Choir, celebrate the Father and the Son.\u00a0\u00a0 Meanwhile<\/em> Satan alights upon the bare convex of this World\u2019s outermost Orb; where wand\u2019ring he first finds a place since call\u2019d The Limbo of Vanity; what persons and things fly up thither; thence comes to the Gate of Heaven, describ\u2019d ascending by stairs, and the waters above the Firmament that flow about it: His passage thence to the Orb of the Sun; he finds there<\/em> Uriel the Regent of that Orb, but first changes himself into the shape of a meaner Angel; and pretending a zealous desire to behold the new Creation and Man whom God had plac\u2019t there, inquires of him the place of his habitation, and is directed; alights first on Mount<\/em> Niphates.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 John Milton, \u201cThe Argument,\u201d Book III of Paradise Lost<\/em> (1674 edition)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Angels singing in heaven<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1825
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: \u00a015.1 cm
\nWidth: \u00a019.3 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nRoyal Academy of Arts<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cThen Crown\u2019d again thir gold\u2019n Harps they took,
\nHarps ever tun\u2019d, that glittering by thir side
\nLike Quivers hung, and with Preamble sweet
\nOf charming symphony they introduce
\nThir sacred Song, and waken raptures high;
\nNo voice exempt, no voice but well could join
\nMelodious part, such concord is in Heav\u2019n.\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book III, 365\u201371)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Satan viewing the Ascent of Heaven<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1824
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint on steel
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: 19.6 cm
\nWidth: 15.3 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nRoyal Academy of Arts<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cAll this dark Globe the Fiend found as he pass\u2019d,
\nAnd long he wander\u2019d, till at last a gleam
\nOf dawning light turn\u2019d thither-ward in haste
\nHis travell\u2019d steps; far distant he descries
\nAscending by degrees magnificent
\nUp to the wall of Heaven a Structure high,
\nAt top whereof, but far more rich appear\u2019d
\nThe work as of a Kingly Palace Gate
\nWith Frontispiece of Diamond and Gold
\nImbellisht; thick with sparkling orient Gems
\nThe Portal shone, inimitable on Earth
\nBy Model, or by shading Pencil drawn.
\nThe Stairs were such as whereon Jacob<\/em> saw
\nAngels ascending and descending, bands
\nOf Guardians bright.\u2026
\nThe Stairs were then let down, whether to dare
\nThe Fiend by easy ascent, or aggravate
\nHis sad exclusion from the doors of Bliss.\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book III, 498\u2013512, 523\u201325)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Satan viewing the ascent of Heaven<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1824
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nHeight: 19.8 cm
\nWidth: 26.8 cm
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nVictoria and Albert Museum<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201c\u2026His travell\u2019d steps; far distant he descries
\nAscending by degrees magnificent
\nUp to the wall of Heaven a Structure high,
\nAt top whereof, but far more rich appear\u2019d
\nThe work as of a Kingly Palace Gate
\nWith Frontispiece of Diamond and Gold
\nImbellisht; thick with sparkling orient Gems
\nThe Portal shone, inimitable on Earth
\nBy Model, or by shading Pencil drawn.
\nThe Stairs were such as whereon Jacob<\/em> saw
\nAngels ascending and descending, bands
\nOf Guardians bright.\u2026
\nThe Stairs were then let down, whether to dare
\nThe Fiend by easy ascent, or aggravate
\nHis sad exclusion from the doors of Bliss.\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book III, 501\u201312, 523\u201325)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Satan viewing the ascent to Heaven<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1825
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: \u00a019 cm
\nWidth: \u00a015.5 cm
\nLocations<\/strong>
\nRoyal Academy of Arts<\/a>, London
\nThe Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute (The Clark)<\/a>, Williamstown, MA
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201c\u2026His travell\u2019d steps; far distant he descries
\nAscending by degrees magnificent
\nUp to the wall of Heaven a Structure high,
\nAt top whereof, but far more rich appear\u2019d
\nThe work as of a Kingly Palace Gate
\nWith Frontispiece of Diamond and Gold
\nImbellisht; thick with sparkling orient Gems
\nThe Portal shone, inimitable on Earth
\nBy Model, or by shading Pencil drawn.
\nThe Stairs were such as whereon Jacob<\/em> saw
\nAngels ascending and descending, bands
\nOf Guardians bright.\u2026
\nThe Stairs were then let down, whether to dare
\nThe Fiend by easy ascent, or aggravate
\nHis sad exclusion from the doors of Bliss.\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book III, 501\u201312, 523\u201325)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Satan viewing the ascent of Heaven<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1827
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: 25.4 cm
\nWidth: 35.6 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nVictoria and Albert Museum<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201c\u2026His travell\u2019d steps; far distant he descries
\nAscending by degrees magnificent
\nUp to the wall of Heaven a Structure high,
\nAt top whereof, but far more rich appear\u2019d
\nThe work as of a Kingly Palace Gate
\nWith Frontispiece of Diamond and Gold
\nImbellisht; thick with sparkling orient Gems
\nThe Portal shone, inimitable on Earth
\nBy Model, or by shading Pencil drawn.
\nThe Stairs were such as whereon Jacob<\/em> saw
\nAngels ascending and descending, bands
\nOf Guardians bright.\u2026
\nThe Stairs were then let down, whether to dare
\nThe Fiend by easy ascent, or aggravate
\nHis sad exclusion from the doors of Bliss.\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book III, 501\u201312, 523\u201325)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

BOOK \u00a0IV \u00a0OF \u00a0PARADISE \u00a0LOST<\/em><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cSatan now in prospect of<\/em> Eden, and nigh the place where he must now attempt the bold enterprise which he undertook alone against God and Man, falls into many doubts with himself, and many passions, fear, envy, and despair; but at length confirms himself in evil, journeys on to Paradise, whose outward prospect and situation is described, overleaps the bounds, sits in the shape of a Cormorant on the Tree of Life, as highest in the Garden to look about him.\u00a0\u00a0 The Garden describ\u2019d;<\/em> Satan\u2019s first sight of<\/em> Adam and<\/em> Eve; his wonder at thir excellent form and happy state, but with resolution to work thir fall; overhears thir discourse, thence gathers that the Tree of Knowledge was forbidden them to eat of, under penalty of death; and thereon intends to found his Temptation, by seducing them to transgress: then leaves them a while, to know further of thir state by some other means.\u00a0\u00a0 Meanwhile<\/em> Uriel descending on a Sun-beam warns<\/em> Gabriel, who had in charge the Gate of Paradise, that some evil spirit had escap\u2019d the Deep, and past at Noon by his Sphere in the shape of a good Angel down to Paradise, discovered after by his furious gestures in the Mount.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Gabriel promises to find him ere morning.\u00a0\u00a0 Night coming on,<\/em> Adam and<\/em> Eve discourse of going to thir rest: thir Bower describ\u2019d; thir Evening worship.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Gabriel drawing forth his Bands of Night-watch to walk the round of Paradise, appoints two strong Angels to<\/em> Adam\u2019s Bower, lest the evil spirit should be there doing some harm to<\/em> Adam or<\/em> Eve sleeping; there they find him at the ear of<\/em> Eve, tempting her in a dream, and bring him, though unwilling, to<\/em> Gabriel; by whom question\u2019d, he scornfully answers, prepares resistance, but hinder\u2019d by a Sign from Heaven, flies out of Paradise.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 John Milton, \u201cThe Argument,\u201d Book IV of Paradise Lost<\/em> (1674 edition)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Eve in the garden of Eden<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1825
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: \u00a015.1 cm
\nWidth: \u00a019.3 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nRoyal Academy of Arts<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cNot distant far from thence a murmuring sound
\nOf waters issu\u2019d from a Cave and spread
\nInto a liquid Plain, then stood unmov\u2019d
\nPure as th\u2019 expanse of Heav\u2019n; I thither went
\nWith unexperienc\u2019t thought, and laid me down
\nOn the green bank, to look into the clear
\nSmooth Lake, that to me seem\u2019d another Sky.
\nAs I bent down to look, just opposite,
\nA Shape within the wat\u2019ry gleam appear\u2019d
\nBending to look on me, I started back,
\nIt started back, but pleas\u2019d I soon return\u2019d,
\nPleas\u2019d it return\u2019d as soon with answering looks
\nOf sympathy and love\u2026\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book IV, 453\u201365)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Satan observes Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1825
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: \u00a015.1 cm
\nWidth: \u00a019.3 cm
\nLocations<\/strong>
\nRoyal Academy of Arts<\/a>, London
\nVictoria and Albert Museum<\/a>, London
\nVictoria and Albert Museum (2)<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201c\u2026aside the Devil turn\u2019d
\nFor envy, yet with jealous leer malign
\nEy\u2019d them askance, and to himself thus plain\u2019d.
\nSight hateful, sight tormenting! thus these two
\nImparadis\u2019t in one another\u2019s arms
\nThe happier Eden,<\/em> shall enjoy thir fill
\nOf bliss on bliss, while I to Hell am thrust,
\nWhere neither joy nor love, but fierce desire,
\nAmong our other torments not the least,
\nStill unfulfill\u2019d with pain of longing pines\u2026\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book IV, 502\u201311)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Satan contemplating Adam and Eve in Paradise<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1827
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: 25.4 cm
\nWidth: 35.6 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nVictoria and Albert Museum<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cWhen Satan<\/em> still in gaze, as first he stood,
\nScarce thus at length fail\u2019d speech recover\u2019d sad.
\nO Hell! what do mine eyes with grief behold,
\nInto our room of bliss thus high advanc\u2019t
\nCreatures of other mould, earth-born perhaps,
\nNot Spirits, yet to heav\u2019nly Spirits bright
\nLittle inferior; whom my thoughts pursue
\nWith wonder, and could love, so lively shines
\nIn them Divine resemblance, and such grace
\nThe hand that form\u2019d them on thir shape hath pour\u2019d.\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book IV, 356\u201365)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Satan confronts Ithuriel and Zephon<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1826
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: \u00a015.1 cm
\nWidth: \u00a019.3 cm
\nLocations<\/strong>
\nRoyal Academy of Arts<\/a>, London
\nVictoria and Albert Museum<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201c\u2026up he starts
\nDiscover\u2019d and surpris\u2019d.\u00a0 As when a spark
\nLights on a heap of nitrous Powder, laid
\nFit for the Tun some Magazin to store
\nAgainst a rumor\u2019d War, the Smutty grain
\nWith sudden blaze diffus\u2019d, inflames the Air:
\nSo started up in his own shape the Fiend.
\nBack stepp\u2019d those two fair Angels half amaz\u2019d
\nSo sudden to behold the grisly King;
\nYet thus, unmov\u2019d with fear, accost him soon.\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book IV, 813\u201322)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Eve\u2019s Dream – Satan aroused<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1827
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: 25.4 cm
\nWidth: 35.6 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nVictoria and Albert Museum<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cHim thus intent Ithuriel<\/em> with his Spear
\nTouch\u2019d lightly; for no falsehood can endure
\nTouch of Celestial temper, but returns
\nOf fore to its own likeness: up he starts
\nDiscover\u2019d and surpris\u2019d. As when a spark
\nLights on a heap of nitrous Powder, laid
\nFit for the Tun some Magazin to store
\nAgainst a rumor\u2019d War, the Smutty grain
\nWith sudden blaze diffus\u2019d, inflames the Air:
\nSo started up in his own shape the Fiend.
\nBack stepp\u2019d those two fair Angels half amaz\u2019d
\nSo sudden to behold the grisly King\u2026\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book IV, 810\u201321)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Gabriel awaits the arrival of Satan<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1825
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: \u00a015.1 cm
\nWidth: \u00a019.3 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nRoyal Academy of Arts<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cO friends, I hear the tread of nimble feet
\nHasting this way, and now by glimpse discern
\nIthuriel<\/em> and Zephon<\/em> through the shade,
\nAnd with them comes a third of Regal port,
\nBut faded splendor wan; who by his gait
\nAnd fierce demeanor seems the Prince of Hell,
\nNot likely to part hence without cont\u00e9st;
\nStand firm, for in his look defiance low\u2019rs.\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book IV, 866\u201373)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

BOOK \u00a0V \u00a0OF \u00a0PARADISE \u00a0LOST<\/em><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cMorning approacht,<\/em> Eve relates to<\/em> Adam her troublesome dream; he likes it not, yet comforts her: They come forth to thir day labors: Thir Morning Hymn at the Door of thir Bower.\u00a0\u00a0 God to render Man inexcusable sends<\/em> Raphael to admonish him of his obedience, of his free estate, of his enemy near at hand; who he is, and why his enemy, and whatever else may avail<\/em> Adam to know.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Raphael comes down to Paradise, his appearance describ\u2019d, his coming discern\u2019d by<\/em> Adam afar off sitting at the door of his Bower; he goes out to meet him, brings him to his lodge, entertains him with the choicest fruits of Paradise got together by<\/em> Eve; thir discourse at Table:<\/em> Raphael performs his message, minds<\/em> Adam of his state and of his enemy; relates at<\/em> Adam\u2019s request who that enemy is, and how he came to be so, beginning from his first revolt in Heaven, and the occasion thereof; how he drew his Legions after him to the parts of the North, and there incited them to rebel with him, persuading all but only<\/em> Abdiel a Seraph, who in Argument dissuades and opposes him, then forsakes him.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 John Milton, \u201cThe Argument,\u201d Book V of Paradise Lost<\/em> (1674 edition)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Adam and Eve praying<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\nca. 1825
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: \u00a015.1 cm
\nWidth: \u00a019.3 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nRoyal Academy of Arts<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cSo all was clear\u2019d, and to the Field they haste.\u2026
\nLowly they bow\u2019d adoring, and began
\nThir Orisons, each Morning duly paid
\nIn various style, for neither various style
\nNor holy rapture wanted they to praise
\nThir Maker, in fit strains pronounct or sung
\nUnmeditated, such prompt eloquence
\nFlow\u2019d from thir lips, in Prose or numerous Verse,
\nMore tuneable than needed Lute or Harp
\nTo add more sweetness, and they thus began.\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book V, 136, or 136, 144\u201352)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Adam and Eve behold the angel Raphael<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\nca. 1825
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: \u00a015.1 cm
\nWidth: \u00a019.3 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nRoyal Academy of Arts<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cHaste hither Eve,<\/em> and worth thy sight behold
\nEastward among those Trees, what glorious shape
\nComes this way moving; seems another Morn
\nRis\u2019n on mid-noon; some great behest from Heav\u2019n
\nTo us perhaps he brings, and will voutsafe
\nThis day to be our Guest.\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book V, 308\u201313)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Raphael delivers his message to Adam and Eve<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1826
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: \u00a015.1 cm
\nWidth: \u00a019.3 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nRoyal Academy of Arts<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cTo whom the Angel. Son of Heav\u2019n and Earth,
\nAttend: That thou art happy, owe to God;
\nThat thou continu\u2019st such, owe to thyself,
\nThat is, to thy obedience; therein stand.
\nThis was that caution giv\u2019n thee; be advis\u2019d.
\nGod made thee perfect, not immutable;
\nAnd good he made thee, but to persevere
\nHe left it in thy power, ordain\u2019d thy will
\nBy nature free, not over-rul\u2019d by Fate
\nInextricable, or strict necessity;
\nOur voluntary service he requires,
\nNot our necessitated, such with him
\nFinds no acceptance, nor can find, for how
\nCan hearts, not free, be tri\u2019d whether they serve
\nWilling or no, who will but what they must
\nBy Destiny, and can no other choose?
\nMyself and all th\u2019 Angelic Host that stand
\nIn sight of God enthron\u2019d, our happy state
\nHold, as you yours, while our obedience holds;
\nOn other surety none; freely we serve,
\nBecause we freely love, as in our will
\nTo love or not; in this we stand or fall:
\nAnd some are fall\u2019n, to disobedience fall\u2019n,
\nAnd so from Heav\u2019n to deepest Hell; O fall
\nFrom what high state of bliss into what woe!\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book V, 519\u201343)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

BOOK \u00a0VII \u00a0OF \u00a0PARADISE \u00a0LOST<\/em><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cRaphael at the request of<\/em> Adam relates how and wherefore this world was first created; that God, after the expelling of<\/em> Satan and his Angels out of Heaven, declar\u2019d his pleasure to create another World and other Creatures to dwell therein; sends his Son with Glory and attendance of Angels to perform the work of Creation in six days: the Angels celebrate with Hymns the performance thereof, and his reascension into Heaven.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 John Milton, \u201cThe Argument,\u201d Book VII of Paradise Lost<\/em> (1674 edition)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The creation of light<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1825
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: \u00a015.1 cm
\nWidth: \u00a019.3 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nRoyal Academy of Arts<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cAgain th\u2019 Almighty spake: Let there be Lights
\nHigh in th\u2019 expanse of Heaven to divide
\nThe Day from Night\u2026\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book VII, 339\u201341)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

BOOK \u00a0IX \u00a0OF \u00a0PARADISE \u00a0LOST<\/em><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cSatan having compast the Earth, with meditated guile returns as a mist by Night into Paradise, enters into the Serpent sleeping.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Adam and<\/em> Eve in the Morning go forth to thir labors, which<\/em> Eve proposes to divide in several places, each laboring apart:<\/em> Adam consents not, alleging the danger, lest that Enemy, of whom they were forewarn\u2019d, should attempt her found alone:<\/em> Eve loath to be thought not circumspect or firm enough, urges her going apart, the rather desirous to make trial of her strength;<\/em> Adam at last yields: The Serpent finds her alone; his subtle approach, first gazing, then speaking, with much flattery extolling<\/em> Eve above all other Creatures.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Eve wond\u2019ring to hear the Serpent speak, asks how he attain\u2019d to human speech and such understanding not till now; the Serpent answers, that by tasting of a certain Tree in the Garden he attain\u2019d both to Speech and Reason, till then void of both:<\/em> Eve requires him to bring her to that Tree, and finds it to be the Tree of Knowledge forbidden: The Serpent now grown bolder, with many wiles and arguments induces her at length to eat; she pleas\u2019d with the taste deliberates awhile whether to impart thereof to<\/em> Adam or not, at last brings him of the Fruit, relates what persuaded her to eat thereof:<\/em> Adam at first amaz\u2019d, but perceiving her lost, resolves through vehemence of love to perish with her; and extenuating the trespass, eats also of the Fruit: The effects thereof in them both; they seek to cover thir nakedness; then fall to variance and accusation of one another.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 John Milton, \u201cThe Argument,\u201d Book IX of Paradise Lost<\/em> (1674 edition)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Eve eats the forbidden fruit<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1826
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: \u00a015.1 cm
\nWidth: \u00a019.3 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nRoyal Academy of Arts<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cSo saying, her rash hand in evil hour
\nForth reaching to the Fruit, she pluck\u2019d, she eat\u2026\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book IX, 780\u201381)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Eve presenting the forbidden fruit to Adam<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1827
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: \u00a015.1 cm
\nWidth: \u00a019.3 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nRoyal Academy of Arts<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201c\u2026from the bough
\nShe gave him of that fair enticing Fruit
\nWith liberal hand: he scrupl\u2019d not to eat
\nAgainst his better knowledge, not deceiv\u2019d,
\nBut fondly overcome with Female charm.\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book IX, 995\u201399)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

BOOK \u00a0X \u00a0OF \u00a0PARADISE \u00a0LOST<\/em><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cMan\u2019s transgression known, the Guardian Angels forsake Paradise, and return up to Heaven to approve thir vigilance, and are approv\u2019d, God declaring that the entrance of<\/em> Satan could not be by them prevented.\u00a0\u00a0 He sends his Son to judge the Transgressors, who descends and gives Sentence accordingly; then in pity clothes them both, and reascends.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Sin and<\/em> Death sitting till then at the Gates of Hell, by wondrous sympathy feeling the success of<\/em> Satan in this new World, and the sin by Man there committed, resolve to sit no longer confin\u2019d in Hell, but to follow<\/em> Satan thir Sire up to the place of Man: To make the way easier from Hell to this World to and fro, they pave a broad Highway or Bridge over<\/em> Chaos, according to the Track that<\/em> Satan first made; then preparing for Earth, they meet him proud of his success returning to Hell; thir mutual gratulation.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Satan arrives at<\/em> Pandemonium, in full assembly relates with boasting his success against Man; instead of applause is entertained with a general hiss by all his audience, transform\u2019d with himself also suddenly into Serpents, according to his doom giv\u2019n in Paradise; then deluded with a show of the forbidden Tree springing up before them, they greedily reaching to take of the Fruit, chew dust and bitter ashes.\u00a0\u00a0 The proceedings of<\/em> Sin and<\/em> Death; God foretells the final Victory of his Son over them, and the renewing of all things; but for the present commands his Angels to make several alterations in the Heavens and Elements.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Adam more and more perceiving his fall\u2019n condition heavily bewails, rejects the condolement of<\/em> Eve; she persists and at length appeases him: then to evade the Curse likely to fall on thir Offspring, proposes to<\/em> Adam violent ways, which he approves not, but conceiving better hope, puts her in mind of the late Promise made them, that her Seed should be reveng\u2019d on the Serpent, and exhorts her with him to seek Peace of the offended Deity, by repentance and supplication.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 John Milton, \u201cThe Argument,\u201d Book X of Paradise Lost<\/em> (1674 edition)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Adam and Eve emerge from the trees<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1826
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: \u00a015.1 cm
\nWidth: \u00a019.3 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nRoyal Academy of Arts<\/a>, London
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cCome forth.
\nHe came, and with him Eve,<\/em> more loath, though first
\nTo offend, discount\u2019nanc\u2019t both, and discompos\u2019d;
\nLove was not in thir looks, either to God
\nOr to each other, but apparent guilt,
\nAnd shame, and perturbation, and despair,
\nAnger, and obstinacy, and hate, and guile.\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book X, 108\u201314)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Bridge over Chaos<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1826
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
\nDimensions<\/strong>
\nHeight: \u00a015.1 cm
\nWidth: \u00a019.3 cm
\nLocations<\/strong>
\nRoyal Academy of Arts<\/a>, London
\nArt Gallery of New South Wales<\/a>, Sydney
\nPL<\/em> Lines<\/strong>
\n\u201cNow had they brought the work by wondrous Art
\nPontifical, a ridge of pendent Rock
\nOver the vext Abyss, following the track
\nOf Satan,<\/em> to the selfsame place where hee
\nFirst lighted from his Wing, and landed safe
\nFrom out of Chaos<\/em> to the outside bare
\nOf this round World: with Pins of Adamant
\nAnd Chains they made all fast, too fast they made
\nAnd durable; and now in little space
\nThe confines met of Empyrean Heav\u2019n
\nAnd of this World, and on the left hand Hell
\nWith long reach interpos\u2019d; three sev\u2019ral ways
\nIn sight, to each of these three places led.
\nAnd now thir way to Earth they had descri\u2019d,
\nTo Paradise first tending, when behold
\nSatan<\/em> in likeness of an Angel bright
\nBetwixt the Centaur<\/em> and the Scorpion<\/em> steering
\nHis Zenith,<\/em> while the Sun in Aries<\/em> rose:
\nDisguis\u2019d he came, but those his Children dear
\nThir Parent soon discern\u2019d, though in disguise.
\nHee, after Eve<\/em> seduc\u2019t, unminded slunk
\nInto the Wood fast by, and changing shape
\nTo observe the sequel, saw his guileful act
\nBy Eve,<\/em> though all unweeting, seconded
\nUpon her Husband, saw thir shame that sought
\nVain covertures; but when he saw descend
\nThe Son of God to judge them, terrifi\u2019d
\nHee fled, not hoping to escape, but shun
\nThe present, fearing guilty what his wrath
\nMight suddenly inflict; that past, return\u2019d
\nBy Night, and list\u2019ning where the hapless Pair
\nSat in thir sad discourse and various plaint,
\nThence gather\u2019d his own doom; which understood
\nNot instant, but of future time, with joy
\nAnd tidings fraught, to Hell he now return\u2019d,
\nAnd at the brink of Chaos<\/em>\u2026\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book X, 312\u201347)<\/p>\n

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Adam berates Eve<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1826
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\n\u201cWhom thus afflicted when sad Eve<\/em> beheld,
\nDesolate where she sat, approaching nigh,
\nSoft words to his fierce passion she assay\u2019d:
\nBut her with stern regard he thus repell\u2019d.
\nOut of my sight, thou Serpent, that name best
\nBefits thee with him leagu\u2019d, thyself as false
\nAnd hateful; nothing wants, but that thy shape,
\nLike his, and color Serpentine may show
\nThy inward fraud, to warn all Creatures from thee
\nHenceforth; lest that too heav\u2019nly form, pretended
\nTo hellish falsehood, snare them.\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book X, 863\u201373)<\/p>\n

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BOOK \u00a0XI \u00a0OF \u00a0PARADISE \u00a0LOST<\/em><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Son of God presents to his Father the Prayers of our first Parents now repenting, and intercedes for them: God accepts them, but declares that they must no longer abide in Paradise; sends<\/em> Michael with a Band of Cherubim to dispossess them; but first to reveal to<\/em> Adam future things:<\/em> Michael\u2019s coming down.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Adam shows to<\/em> Eve certain ominous signs; he discerns<\/em> Michael\u2019s approach, goes out to meet him: the Angel denounces thir departure.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Eve\u2019s Lamentation.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Adam pleads, but submits: The Angel leads him up to a high Hill, sets before him in vision what shall happ\u2019n till the Flood.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 John Milton, \u201cThe Argument,\u201d Book XI of Paradise Lost<\/em> (1674 edition)<\/p>\n

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Angels herald the word of God<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1825
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\n\u201c\u2026from thir blissful Bow\u2019rs
\nOf Amarantin<\/em> Shade, Fountain or Spring,
\nBy the waters of Life, where\u2019er they sat
\nIn fellowships of joy, the Sons of Light
\nHasted, resorting to the Summons high,
\nAnd took thir Seats; till from his Throne supreme
\nTh\u2019 Almighty thus pronounc\u2019d his sovran Will.\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book XI, 77\u201383)<\/p>\n

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Adam and Eve await the angel Michael<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>
\n1826
\nMedium<\/strong>
\nMezzotint
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\nHeight: \u00a015.1 cm
\nWidth: \u00a019.3 cm
\nLocation<\/strong>
\nRoyal Academy of Arts<\/a>, London
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\n\u201cEve,<\/em> now expect great tidings, which perhaps
\nOf us will soon determine, or impose
\nNew Laws to be observ\u2019d; for I descry
\nFrom yonder blazing Cloud that veils the Hill
\nOne of the heav\u2019nly Host, and by his Gait
\nNone of the meanest, some great Potentate
\nOr of the Thrones above, such Majesty
\nInvests him coming; yet not terrible,
\nThat I should fear, nor sociably mild,
\nAs Rapha\u00ebl,<\/em> that I should much confide,
\nBut solemn and sublime, whom not to offend,
\nWith reverence I must meet, and thou retire.\u201d
\n(Paradise Lost<\/em>, Book XI, 226\u201337)<\/p>\n

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