The Circle of the Thieves; Buoso Donati Attacked by the Serpent

1827, printed 1968

William Blake (artist); Harry Hoehn (printer)

Associated Names
William Blake

Artist, British, 1757 - 1827

Harry Hoehn

Printer, American, 1918 - 1974

This is a drawing of four figures in a surreal landscape. The scene depicts two clothed figures on the left, an unclothed figure in the center, and another unclothed figure on the right. There are swirling clouds above, and an elongated dragon-like creature emanating smoke from its mouth towards the central figures. The background features stylized, pointed shapes suggesting a rocky or mountainous terrain. The lines are finely detailed, creating texture and depth in the figures and the landscape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving [restrike]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.9578

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bindman 1978, no. 651, State (restrike)


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1978

  • Bindman, David. The Complete Graphic Works of William Blake. London: Thames and Hudson, 1978.

Wikidata ID

Q65026727

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