1825
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Book of Job: Pl. 17, I have heard thee with the hearing of the Ear but now my Eye seeth thee is a 1825 by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows three robed figures in a dark, swirling scene. One stands tall with outstretched arms, while two smaller figures kneel below, their faces turned upward. Above and around them, words from a biblical passage wrap like clouds, blending with the chaotic lines of the sky. The artist used only black ink on paper, creating deep shadows and dramatic contrasts. The text is part of the image, not just a title—it’s woven into the scene like a storm. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and dark create drama.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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