Job Accepting Charity

1825

William Blake

Associated Names
William Blake

Artist, British, 1757 - 1827

This is a drawing of a scene with figures interacting under a tree. The central rectangular image shows robed figures beneath a tree, some seated and others standing. The scene is set against hills and an enclosure, with detailed tree branches above. Surrounding the central panel are decorative borders with floating figures and script. The artwork incorporates biblical references. The characters are depicted in a style similar to classical engravings with fine lines and shading. The composition combines illustrative storytelling with traditional artistic presentation, creating a serene and contemplative atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on India paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of W.G. Russell Allen

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 43.1 × 33.4 cm (16 15/16 × 13 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1941.1.244

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bindman 1978, no. 644

  • Series Title

    Book of Job: plate 19

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1978

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

Wikidata ID

Q64962573

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