The Book of Job: Pl. 16, Thou hast fulfilled the Judgment of the Wicked
1825
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1825
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Book of Job: Pl. 16, Thou hast fulfilled the Judgment of the Wicked is a 1825 by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white etching shows a dramatic scene from a religious story. At the center, a bearded figure sits on a cloud, surrounded by angels and demons. Below, a group of people kneels or cowers, while others reach upward or cower in fear. The background is dark and swirling, with fiery lines and shadowy shapes. The text around the edges quotes Bible verses, tying the image to the story of Job. The contrast between light and dark makes the scene feel intense and chaotic. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
