The Changing Face of Satan

Some of the more popular or unusual portrayals of the Prince of Darkness throughout the centuries

Martin Luther is Taught by the Devil Media: Painting Year: c.1600

During the Reformation, those who preached its concepts found themselves the subjects of propaganda and paintings which portrayed them as being either the

Devil’s instruments or his disciples.

This cartoon from around 1600 shows Martin

Luther as being the Devil’s student.

Suffragist Chasing The Devil Media: Cartoon Year: 1900

The Devil has long been used as the subject of satirical cartoons, illustrating political adversity and often being used as a comparison for movements or contemporary political figures.

In this 1900 example he is being chased by a Suffragette who carries a placard stating: “Votes for Women.”