Conscience and the Recording Angel

c. 1818

P. Jones after William Blake

Associated Names
P. Jones

Artist, British

William Blake

Artist After, British, 1757 - 1827

This is a drawing of a title page for a music collection titled "The Seraph." The image features an ornate title design with detailed, decorative typography, and a depiction of an angelic figure on the right side. The angelic figure appears with elongated wings, wearing a long, flowing gown, and holding a book or tablet. Above the angel, a cloud-like form is visible. Below the title, a smaller inset illustration shows a reclining person partially draped, holding a chalice. The overall presentation combines elements of religious iconography with classical references typical of period engravings.

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Inscriptions

center center plate: Vol. 2 / THE SERAPH, / A Collection of / SACRED MUSIC, Suitable to Public or Private Devotion / Consisting of the most celebrated / Psalm and Hymn Tunes, / With Selections from the Works of / HANDEL, HAYDN, MOZART, PLEYEL, / AND FAVORITE ENGLISH AND ITALIAN COMPOSERS: / adapted to Words from / Milton, Young, Watts, Wesley, / Merrick, Comper, Heniy, Kirke, White, Dr. Collyer, ect. / To which are added / Many Original Pieces, / Composed and the Whole arranged for / Four voices, / With an Accompaniment for the / Piano Forte or Organ and Violincello. / JOHN WITTAKER / Drawn by the late W. Blake Esq.r R.A. Conscienceand the recording Angel. Eng.d by P. Jones. 36 Theobalds Rd. / [SEE COMMENTARY FOR CONTINUATION]

Wikidata ID

Q74894228

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