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Satan in Art history Byzantine, Gothic and Northern Renaissance artists represented Christian culture and values. Satan and his evil minions were often included as a sort of cautionary tale. These spiritually significant images are complex, fraught with religious fervor and symbolism.Symbols of Satan in Art The Dragon - the emblem of heathen evil and Satan, the spiritual enemy of mankind. Saint Michael and Saint George are often depicted battling and slaying the dragon symbolizing their triumph over evil. Snake - symbolizes Satan; the presence of evil, fall of man The pitchfork and trident are both symbols of the Devil Snake in a fruit tree - signifies the mans fall from grace as well as Satan's meddling in the affairs of men. A snake brazenly slithering across the middle of a thoroughfare or road - symbolizing the False Prophet leading the way to hell. A devious serpent peeking out of a basket, urn or pot - a spiritual reminder of Satan's presence in unusual places. The Color Red - a symbol of greediness and lust. Denotes sin; sins of mankind, Satan, original sin; temptation, Judas, Harrowing of Hell, The Fiery Furnace, Slaughter of the Innocents, the Apocalypse . Goat - symbol of the Devil. Satan is often depicted as a horned and hoofed goat-like creature. Wasp - symbol of the Devil or his henchmen. Satan is often depicted as a devilish winged creature. The wasp or yellow jacket is symbolic of Satan's relentless hunt for easily corrupted souls and backsliders.
A list of painters who often depicted the devil and the tortures of hell. British, 1757-1827 Romantic PainterEugène Delacroix French, 1798 - 1863 Romantic Painter German, 1472-1553 Northern Renaissance Dutch, 1450-1516 Late Gothic, Surrealism Dutch, 1525-1569 Northern Renaissance German, 1471 - 1528 Northern Renaissance |
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