Job and His Daughters
1825
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1825
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Job and His Daughters is a 1825 ink by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting features a man with a long beard and hair, surrounded by three women. The man has his arms outstretched, and the women are seated around him. The background is dark, with some indistinct shapes visible. The overall mood is somber and contemplative. The man's facial expression is one of deep thought and concern, while the women appear to be listening intently to him. The dark background adds to the sense of gravity and seriousness in the scene. This painting is an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination. For more information on this style, look up Romanticism.
