The Wrath of Elihu
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 Wrath of Elihu is a 1825 ink by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a dramatic night scene with four men inside a dim room. One man stands with his arms raised toward the sky, as if speaking or pointing at stars visible through a window. The other three sit on the ground, looking up at him with serious expressions. The walls are rough, and the mood feels tense. The text around the image is Bible verses about God watching people’s actions. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and depth, making the scene feel intense. 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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