Behemoth and Leviathan
1825
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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William Blake
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Behemoth and Leviathan is a 1825 ink by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a chaotic scene of two giant creatures—one on land, one in water—with humans and angels watching. The land beast has a scaly body, sharp horns, and a box strapped to its back. The water beast has a gaping mouth and a spiked tail. Above them, two winged figures float, looking down, while clouds and text fill the edges. The text is from the Bible, describing these creatures as Behemoth and Leviathan. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the scene feel both detailed and eerie. Want to see how this technique works? Look up engraving.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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