Job's Sacrifice

1825

William Blake

Associated Names
William Blake

Artist, British, 1757 - 1827

This is an illustration of a central figure with uplifted arms, surrounded by kneeling figures and shining rays. The central figure is standing on a stone platform, looking up towards radiant light beams. The two kneeling figures on each side have their heads bowed. Above, rays of light suggest a divine presence. The border of the drawing includes angels or winged figures. Captions at the top and bottom suggest a biblical theme. The drawing features intricate line work conveying a strong emotional and spiritual message.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on India paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of W.G. Russell Allen

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 43 × 33.1 cm (16 15/16 × 13 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1941.1.243

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bindman 1978, no. 643

  • Series Title

    Book of Job: plate 18

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1978

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

Wikidata ID

Q64962572

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