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Saint Augustine Converting King Ethelbert of Kent

William Blake

1793

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Religious

Dominant colour

Saint Augustine Converting King Ethelbert of Kent is a 1793 graphite by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: William Blake
When & what style?: 1793 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is titled Saint Augustine Converting King Ethelbert of Kent. It was created by William Blake in the late 18th century, a time when artists were exploring new ways to express emotion and imagination. The fact that it's a graphite drawing suggests Blake was focusing on line and texture. Check out the movement Romanticism to learn more about the art of this time.