Job's Comforters
1825
ink
paper
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
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Job's Comforters is a 1825 ink by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows three robed figures in a stormy night scene. One person kneels on the ground, looking up with arms outstretched. Another stands beside them, also raising their arms toward the sky. The third figure sits in the background, wrapped in a cloak, facing away. The artist used sharp lines and shading to show the drama of the moment. The swirling sky and tense poses make the scene feel intense. Next, check out engraving to see how artists create detailed prints like this.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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