The Devil in Art: Myths and Legends about the Devil

In The Devil in Art: Myths and Legends about the Devil, author Alix Paré invites the reader into a carefully curated collection of 108 pages packed with exemplary artworks and vivid narrative. The volume shows how the figure of the Devil has been one of the most compelling and complex subjects in art history — from the infernal rivers of lava tamed by a horned prince to the melancholic fallen angel, from beastly hybrids torturing guilty souls to sculptural Lucifers with hallucinatory gaze. 

Rather than a simplistic “red-horned” icon, the book frames the Devil as a versatile symbol of rebellion, temptation, human frailty and cosmic order. The narrative blends myth and legend with visual scholarship, offering clear art-historical references including timelines, maps and anecdotal context. 

This richly illustrated hardcover edition (format 24.2 × 17.0 cm) is published in 2025 by Librero (NL) and spans a single, highly accessible volume of 108 pages. 

Ideal for readers interested in myths, art history, symbolism and cultural studies, this book invites you to “let yourself be tempted by the surprising selection” of works in which the Devil plays the protagonist. 

Whether you are a student of art history, a myth-enthusiast or simply curious about how the ultimate symbol of evil has been reinterpreted across time, The Devil in Art offers a stunning visual and intellectual catalogue. Each artwork is accompanied by commentary that reveals the origins of the myth, the iconographic tradition and the culturally shifting interpretations—from religious devotion to modern artistic rebellion.

Dive into a visual odyssey where the Devil is not merely the antagonist of moral tales but a mirror of humanity’s struggles, yearnings and contradictions.