The Book of Job: Pl. 15, Behold now Behemoth which I made with thee
1825
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1825
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Book of Job: Pl. 15, Behold now Behemoth which I made with thee is a 1825 by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a dark, swirling scene with a giant, horned creature rising from the sea. Above it, a bearded man floats on clouds, surrounded by two winged figures. The text around the edges quotes the Bible, describing the monster as "Behemoth." The artist used deep blacks and whites to create strong contrasts, making the scene feel dramatic. The creature looks fierce, with sharp scales and a gaping mouth. Look up Romanticism next to see how this style used emotion and myth in art.
