Job's Comforters

Job's Comforters

William Blake

1825

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows three robed figures in a stormy night scene. One person kneels with their head bowed, while another stands behind them with arms raised. A third figure sits nearby, looking toward the sky. The background has jagged lines for lightning and dark, swirling clouds. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in the flowing robes and dramatic sky. The scene feels tense, like a moment of deep emotion. Next, look up engraving to see how artists carve images into metal plates.

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