1825
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Book of Job: Pl. 10, The just upright man is laughted to scorn is a 1825 by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a scene with several figures, some of whom are reaching out towards a central figure. The central figure is seated and appears to be in distress. The background of the painting features a dark and ominous landscape with mountains and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, there are several lines of text that appear to be from a poem or biblical passage. The text is written in a decorative font and adds to the overall sense of drama and emotion in the painting. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and contrast, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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