The Triumph of Job

About this work

This engraving shows a chaotic scene with a bearded man sitting on the ground, surrounded by strange creatures. To his left, a winged monster with a snake tail is playing a horn, while other figures—some human, some not—stand or crouch around him. A large dog lies at his feet, and a tower with a shield and scales looms in the background. The text below is in Latin, describing hardship and faith. The artist packed the scene with tiny details, like the man’s exhausted pose and the swirling lines in the sky. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made sharp, detailed prints.