The Messengers Tell Job of His Misfortunes

1825

William Blake

Associated Names
William Blake

Artist, British, 1757 - 1827

This is a drawing featuring human figures and a cross. The main figure gestures energetically, with clouds above and a cross behind. A woman sits to the right, holding a child, while another person leans on her. The setting appears outdoors, with a dramatic atmosphere. An inscription surrounding the image describes a narrative involving the destruction of livestock. The drawing includes swirling clouds and a bold horizon line, creating movement and tension. The style is reminiscent of William Blake.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on India paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of W.G. Russell Allen

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 42.8 × 32.9 cm (16 7/8 × 12 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1941.1.229

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bindman 1978, no. 629

  • Series Title

    Book of Job: plate 4

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1978

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

Wikidata ID

Q64962544

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