Marbas

A painting I started on a train ride. I like to do demonic stuff. :) ‚Marbas‘ - Marbas is an infernal creature known from the book Ars Goetia. It is a demon that can change its shape between a lion-shaped creature and a humanoid. I have both combined in one creature, or a horseman and his beast. A bit like Jekyll and Hide. In demonology, Marbas or Barbas is a demon described as the great President of Hell, leading thirty-six legions of demons. The book says that he gives true answers to hidden or secret things, causes and cures diseases, imparts wisdom and knowledge of mechanical arts, and can transform people into other forms.