1795
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Joseph of Arimathea Preaching to the Britons is a 1795 watercolor by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a scene with a group of people, some of whom are standing and others are seated. The figures are dressed in flowing robes, and one of them, likely Joseph of Arimathea, is shown with his arms outstretched as if preaching. The background is a mix of blue and red hues, with some darker tones towards the top. The scene is rendered in a style that blends realism with a sense of mysticism, which is characteristic of Romanticism. The use of relief etching and color printing adds a unique texture to the image. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up William Blake.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
See the richer artist page![Dream of Thiralatha [from "America," cancelled plate d]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/5757b22438efa26a/thumb.webp)
