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
A group of four monkeys perform on musical instruments or sing from a songsheet. All are well-dressed in human clothing
Description:
Title from ms. text added to supporting mount., Date of publication from unverified data from local card catalog record., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and Mounted to 27 x 32 cm.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Animals in human situations, Concerts, Harps, Monkeys, and Violins
