The demon stands on the right with his legs apart, and raises a fist to strike the damned soul, who kneels on one knee and looks at his tormentor. There is a possible connection with the Orvietto frescoes.
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Title of artwork, date
A Demon and One of the Damned, 1441-1523
Date supported
1946
Medium and material
Black chalk on light brown paper
Dimensions
29 x 20 cm
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