- Creator:
- Ireland, Jane, active 1792-1793, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1792 or 1793]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 H67 800 v.1 (Oversize)
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- As described in Book 3 of Milton's Paradise lost, God and Christ watch Satan as he struggles across Chaos headed for earth and vengeance. In the center angels play musical instruments including trumpets, harps, and an organ
- Alternative Title:
- Council in heaven
- Description:
- Title from original print as cited in Paulson., Date based on known dates of Ireland's years of activity., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Cf. Paulson, R. Hogarth's graphic works (3rd ed.), no. 65, Ms. note in Steevens's hand above print: Copy. Paulson records a second state in Steevens that corresponds with this copy by Ireland., and On page 55 in volume 1.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Name):
- Milton, John, 1608-1674.
- Subject (Topic):
- Angels, Biblical events, Devil, Harps, Hell, Heaven, Organs, and Putti
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > [Paradise lost: The council in heaven] [graphic]
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