Job's Sacrifice
1825
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1825
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Job's Sacrifice is a 1825 ink by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a man standing with arms outstretched, his body wrapped in a loose cloth, as if in prayer or surrender. Two smaller figures kneel beside him, one with their head bowed and the other curled up. The background is dark and stormy, with jagged lines suggesting wind or divine presence. The edges of the image are filled with small, ghostly figures and swirling patterns. The text at the bottom reads *"And my Servant Job shall pray for you,"* tying the scene to a biblical story of suffering and faith. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth and emotion. Look up engraving to see how artists like Blake carved intricate details into metal plates.
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