The Canterbury Pilgrims

1810

William Blake

Associated Names
William Blake

Artist, British, 1757 - 1827

The image shows a group of individuals riding on horseback in a procession. The people are seated in a line, displaying their full bodies. Each person has distinct facial features and hairstyles and is wearing period attire, likely from medieval times, including elaborate gowns, robes, headpieces, hats, and hoods. They also wear various jewelry and accessories. The horses are decorated with ornate bridles and saddles. In the background, there is medieval architecture with towers and arches, a cloudy sky, birds, and open fields stretching into the distance. The scene is depicted in a detailed and intricate historical illustration style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8992

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bindman 1978, no. 477, State iv/iv


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1978

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

1983

  • Essick, Robert N. The Separate Plates of William Blake. Princeton, 1983: no. 16, fig. 38.

Wikidata ID

Q65026709

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