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Christian with the Shield of Faith, Taking Leave of His Companions, by William Blake, graphite, 1826

Christian with the Shield of Faith, Taking Leave of His Companions

William Blake

1826

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Christian with the Shield of Faith, Taking Leave of His Companions is a 1826 graphite by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
William Blake
When & what style?
1826 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is called Christian with the Shield of Faith, Taking Leave of His Companions. It was made by William Blake between 1824 and 1827. The artist used a mix of media, including graphite, pen, ink, and watercolor, to create the work, which is an allegory. This mix of media is interesting because it allowed Blake to achieve detailed and expressive lines. Check out the movement: Romanticism.

About the artist

Portrait of William Blake
Artist

William Blake

William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.

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