The Vision of Eliphaz
1825
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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William Blake
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Vision of Eliphaz is a 1825 ink by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a towering, glowing figure standing over three smaller people on the ground. The big figure has long hair and a halo-like glow, while the others look scared or lost. Swirling lines fill the background, making everything feel dramatic and intense. The text around the edges quotes the Bible, asking questions like *"Shall a Man be more Just than God?"* and *"Then a Spirit passed before my face."* The artist used sharp lines and shading to create depth and emotion. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Blake carved these detailed images.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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