The Book of Job: Pl. 14, When the morning Stars sang together, and all the
1825
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1825
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a wild mix of figures. At the top, six naked women with wings float above a dark, cloudy sky. Below them, a long-haired man sits on a rocky cliff, surrounded by smaller figures—some kneeling, some hiding. The edges are packed with tiny scenes and text, like "Let there be Light" and "Let the Waters bring forth abundance." The title text at the bottom reads: *"When the morning Stars sang together, & all the Sons of God shouted for joy."* This looks like part of a larger story from the Bible, but the artist packed it with strange, dreamy details. If you like this wild style, check out Romanticism.
