St Taurin exorcising the inhabitants of Evreux, where two little demons can be seen floating above the crowd.
Themed images for Demons-and-devils.
This is a detail of the sculpture on the western facade of Bourges Cathedral. It is part of the Tympanum of the Last Judgement that was completed in about 1240. In this scene demons are carrying the damned to roast in a heated cauldron.
This is a detail from "St Benedict at Prayer" (c1475) by Neroccio di Landi. According to legend Benedict had hid himself away in a cave and was supplied with food by a monk called Romain who rang a bell when he lowered the food. The devil threw a stone to break the bell.
17th century statue of the Devil defeated by St Michael, at Saint-Taurin, in Evreux.
Detail of stained glass by Hardman & Co., depicting the Last Temptation of Christ. This particular image shows the devil finally departing.
