The Wounded Cavalier | William Shakespeare Burton | 1855 Select Size:12" x 9" "The Fallen Angel" by Alexandre

"The Fallen Angel" by Alexandre Cabanel is a mesmerizing portrayal of Lucifer's descent from heaven

symbolizing his unwavering commitment to his principles

Doré's work is renowned for its intricate details

appears to be both in control and entranced by the puppet

especially after leaving Russia

The Wounded Cavalier | William Shakespeare Burton | 1855 Select Size:12" x 9" "The Fallen Angel" by AlexandreAbout the artwork: William Shakespeare Burtons oil painting The Wounded Cavalier (1855) portrays a poignant scene from the English Civil War: a gravely wounded Royalist courier lies pale and bleeding beneath an oak, his broken swords blade still embedded in the trunk, with its hilt fallen at his side amid scattered playing cards and fernsa testament to both violence and chance. A Puritan maiden tenderly supports him, compassionate and gentle, while