Job Accepting Charity
1825
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1825
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows two scenes framed by decorative borders. On the left, a bearded man and a woman stand with three smaller figures, while a man and woman sit inside a dim room, holding a baby. The top and bottom borders have text and small figures floating in clouds. The text reads like a Bible verse about charity and mercy. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and depth, making the figures look three-dimensional. Look up engraving to see how artists like Blake carved detailed images into metal plates.
