The Creation

1825

William Blake

Associated Names
William Blake

Artist, British, 1757 - 1827

This is a drawing depicting a celestial scene with angels and symbolic imagery. In the central panel, a group of seven angels stand side by side with arms raised, surrounded by stars. Below them, an older figure appears commanding, while to his sides are figures kneeling. The surrounding border contains symbolic illustrations, including depictions of the sun and moon, and elements like waves and mountains. The illustration is accompanied by text that enhances the mystical and spiritual tone of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on India paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of W.G. Russell Allen

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 43 × 33.5 cm (16 15/16 × 13 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1941.1.239

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bindman 1978, no. 639

  • Series Title

    Book of Job: plate 14

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1978

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

Wikidata ID

Q64962560

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