1825
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Messengers Tell Job of His Misfortunes is a 1825 graphite by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a scene with a man and woman seated on the ground, surrounded by trees and a dark sky with lightning. The man is gesturing towards the sky, while the woman holds her hands up in a dramatic pose. In the foreground, a small table or box is visible, adding to the sense of drama and tension in the scene. The overall mood is one of turmoil and upheaval, with the dark sky and lightning emphasizing the sense of chaos. This engraving, created by William Blake in 1825, is a prime example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and the sublime. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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