Mephistopheles Collection

Mephisto Cigars label, printed by F. Heppenheimers sons, New York
PNP382187 Mephisto Cigars label, printed by F. Heppenheimers sons, New York, 1897 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufactured bu D)

Faust Makes his Contract
Faust making his contract with Mephistopheles

Faust and Mephistopheles
The ageing Faust uses his knowledge of magic to summon up Mephistopheles, who agrees to restore his lost youth in exchange for his soul : its a bargain

The Death of Faust
When it is time for Faust to die, Mephistopheles hurls him down to Hell from the highest mountain in Saxony, to make his fall as fearful as possible

Berlioz Faust Liebig 5
The damnation of Faust : he falls into Hell, while Mephistopheles and his demons celebrate another victory

Faust - Liebig - 4
FAUST Faust fights Marguerites brother Valentin, and Mephistopheles directs a fatal stroke

Scene from Faust
Mephistopheles gives Faust a vision of Marguerite : the scholar is suitably impressed

Berlioz Faust Liebig 4
Mephistopheles and Faust ride towards the abyss - demons line the route

Faust - Liebig - 1
FAUST Mephistopheles, summoned by Faust, shows him a vision of Marguerite, whereupon he signs a pact exchanging his soul for youth and pleasure

Faust Sees Marguerite
Mephistopheles presents Faust with a vision of Marguerite

Mephistopheles (Mephisto) (1884, watercolor on paper) - Anders Zorn (1860-1920) - Stockholm, Nationalmuseum
SYC4195543 Mephistopheles (Mephisto) (1884, watercolor on paper) - Anders Zorn (1860-1920) - Stockholm, Nationalmuseum.; (add.info.: Mephistopheles (Mephisto) (1884)

Mephistopheles (Mephisto) (1884, watercolor on paper) - Anders Zorn (1860-1920) - Stockholm, Nationalmuseum
SYC4195540 Mephistopheles (Mephisto) (1884, watercolor on paper) - Anders Zorn (1860-1920) - Stockholm, Nationalmuseum.; (add.info.: Mephistopheles (Mephisto) (1884)

Faust opera by Charles Gounod (1818-1893), 1859
3916945 Faust opera by Charles Gounod (1818-1893), 1859; (add.info.: Faust opera by Charles Gounod (1818-1893), 1859. 'Projets D'Amour' (Projects of love)

Faust opera by Charles Gounod (1818-1893), 1859
3916947 Faust opera by Charles Gounod (1818-1893), 1859; (add.info.: Faust opera by Charles Gounod (1818-1893), 1859. 'I'Oracle' (the oracle)

Faust opera by Charles Gounod (1818-1893), 1859
3916950 Faust opera by Charles Gounod (1818-1893), 1859; (add.info.: Faust opera by Charles Gounod (1818-1893), 1859. 'Les regrets' (regrets), Faust in his study with Marguerite

Mephistopheles (Mephisto) (1884, watercolor on paper) - Anders Zorn (1860-1920) - Stockholm, Nationalmuseum
SYC4195536 Mephistopheles (Mephisto) (1884, watercolor on paper) - Anders Zorn (1860-1920) - Stockholm, Nationalmuseum.; (add.info.: Mephistopheles (Mephisto) (1884)

Mephistopheles appearing to Doctor Faustus from Christopher Marlowe's 'Doctor Faustus'
3732372 Mephistopheles appearing to Doctor Faustus from Christopher Marlowe's 'Doctor Faustus'; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Mephistopheles appearing to Doctor Faustus)

Dr Faustus conjuring up Mephistopheles. Faust formed the subject of dramas by Christopher Marlowe and Goethe
530305 Dr Faustus conjuring up Mephistopheles. Faust formed the subject of dramas by Christopher Marlowe and Goethe. Goethe's version was the basis for Gounod's opera

Faust opera by Charles Gounod (1818-1893), 1859
3916942 Faust opera by Charles Gounod (1818-1893), 1859; (add.info.: Faust opera by Charles Gounod (1818-1893), 1859. 'Marguerite repousse le demon' (Marguerite cowers from the demon)

Faust opera by Charles Gounod (1818-1893), 1859
3916948 Faust opera by Charles Gounod (1818-1893), 1859; (add.info.: Faust opera by Charles Gounod (1818-1893), 1859. 'Les regrets' (regrets), Faust in his study with Marguerite

Mephisto (Consul Dahlander), 1884. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Mephisto (Consul Dahlander), 1884

Marguerite holding her dead child, c1846. Creator: Ary Scheffer
Marguerite holding her dead child, c1846

Music cover, Mephistopheles Polka, by Richard Eilenberg
Music cover, Mephistopheles Polka for piano, by Richard Eilenberg Date: 1895

Doctor Faustus conjuring Mephistopheles Date: 1929

Documents written in blood are considered exceptionally bind- -ing, as Faust will discover when Mephistopheles requires him to fulfil his side of their contract Date: 1506

"Faust"at the Lyceum Theatre, 1886. Creator: Walter Wilson
" Faust" at the Lyceum Theatre, 1886. From " The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Scene from Faust (chromolitho)
974034 Scene from Faust (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Faust: the duel)

Herbert Beerbohn Tree as Mephistopheles and Henry Ainley as Faust (colour litho)
3094031 Herbert Beerbohn Tree as Mephistopheles and Henry Ainley as Faust (colour litho) by Buchel, Charles A. (1872-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

New version of the legend of Faust (colour litho)
2818498 New version of the legend of Faust (colour litho) by Gerbault, Henri (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: New version of the legend of Faust. La Legende de Faust, Version nouvelle)

"Faust"at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving)
1061740 " Faust" at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Faust" at the Lyceum Theatre)

New version of the legend of Faust (colour litho)
2818499 New version of the legend of Faust (colour litho) by Gerbault, Henri (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: New version of the legend of Faust. La Legende de Faust, Version nouvelle)

Mephisto from the Opera Faust, 1870 / 86. Creator: Adolphe Monticelli
Mephisto from the Opera Faust, 1870/86

Faust and Mephistopheles (litho)
3641275 Faust and Mephistopheles (litho) by Konewka, Paul (1841-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faust and Mephistopheles, from the play Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe)

Marthe and Mephistopheles (engraving)
3630579 Marthe and Mephistopheles (engraving) by Konewka, Paul (1841-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marthe and Mephistopheles)

The Usual Easter Tryst: Mephistopheles waiting for a girl to leave a church (colour litho)
6001230 The Usual Easter Tryst: Mephistopheles waiting for a girl to leave a church (colour litho) by Granville-Smith, Walter (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Usual Easter Tryst)

Faust and Mephistopheles (engraving)
5208052 Faust and Mephistopheles (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faust and Mephistopheles)

Palmin trade card with an image of Goethe (chromolitho)
963950 Palmin trade card with an image of Goethe (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palmin trade card with an image of Goethe)

"Give the Devil his Due", a Scene in the Malta Opera House (chromolitho)
1064179 " Give the Devil his Due", a Scene in the Malta Opera House (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Give the Devil his Due")

Mephistopheles arrives in Hell with Faust (chromolitho)
735814 Mephistopheles arrives in Hell with Faust (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mephistopheles arrives in Hell with Faust)

Marguerites dream (chromolitho)
735812 Marguerites dream (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marguerites dream)

Marguerite goes to Heaven (chromolitho)
735815 Marguerite goes to Heaven (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marguerite goes to Heaven)

The Pact with the Devil, mid 19th century (wood)
CHT173725 The Pact with the Devil, mid 19th century (wood) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Cartoon, Henry Irving as Mephistopheles with J L Toole - So you are about to burlesque me, Johnny? Probably a reference to a Faust burlesque, Faust and Loose, written by F C Burnand. 1885

Gretchen in the Cathedral, c. 1850 (oil on canvas)
3959949 Gretchen in the Cathedral, c.1850 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 56.1 x 46.6 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: In " Faust)

Poster advertising the Ideal typewriter (colour litho)
PER206012 Poster advertising the Ideal typewriter (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Marguerite (chromolitho)
735268 Marguerite (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marguerite. Liebig card)

Faust and Mephistopheles riding past demons (chromolitho)
735813 Faust and Mephistopheles riding past demons (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faust and Mephistopheles riding past demons)

Fausts dream (chromolitho)
735811 Fausts dream (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fausts dream. Liebig card)

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"Mephistopheles: A Timeless Figure in Faustian Tales" The enigmatic character has captivated audiences for centuries, leaving an indelible mark on literature, art, and music. From the iconic Mephisto Cigars label printed by F. Heppenheimers sons in New York to the haunting depiction of "Faust Makes his Contract, " this devilish figure continues to intrigue. In countless renditions of the legendary tale, we witness Faust's fateful encounter with Mephistopheles, a demon who tempts him with power and knowledge beyond mortal reach. The dynamic between these two characters is beautifully portrayed in scenes like "Faust and Mephistopheles" or "The Death of Faust, " where their complex relationship unfolds before our eyes. Artistic interpretations abound as well. Berlioz's musical masterpiece, "Faust Liebig 5, " immerses us in a symphonic journey through the depths of human desires while Henry Irving mesmerizes as Mephistopheles in W. G. Wills' theatrical adaptation. Each portrayal adds new layers to this timeless archetype. From chilling scenes like "Faust Sees Marguerite" to lively compositions such as Richard Eilenberg's enchanting "Mephistopheles Polka, " this multifaceted character continues to inspire artists across various mediums. Whether it be on a cigar label or within the pages of Goethe's classic work, Mephistopheles remains an emblematic symbol representing humanity's eternal struggle between good and evil. As we delve into these artistic expressions like Berlioz’s “Faust Liebig 4” or explore captivating illustrations from “Faust - Liebig - 1, ” we are reminded that even amidst darkness, there is beauty and intrigue waiting to be discovered. So let us immerse ourselves in the world of Mephistopheles, where the lines between morality and temptation blur.