1825
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Job and His Wife Restored to Prosperity is a 1825 ink by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a group of people standing in a line, holding staffs and flags. Two women in the center wear simple robes, with one holding a staff and the other reaching out. Around them, men stand with long beards and serious faces, some holding tools or instruments. At the bottom, a tombstone and a cow’s head peek into the scene. The text around the image tells a story about Job’s life, ending with his long, blessed years. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, making the figures look almost three-dimensional. Want to see more? Check out engraving to learn how artists like Blake carved these detailed scenes.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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