The Book of Job: Pl. 3, Thy Sons and thy Daughters were eating and drinking Wine in their
1825
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1825
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Book of Job: Pl. 3, Thy Sons and thy Daughters were eating and drinking Wine in their is a 1825 by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a chaotic scene of people in a room, with a giant winged figure towering above them. The room looks like it’s collapsing—walls crack, and flames or wind swirl around. Some figures are frozen in fear, while others try to shield themselves. The artist used sharp lines and heavy shading to make everything feel dramatic. The text around the edges tells a story of sudden disaster: a wind destroys a house and kills young people inside. The words are part of the Bible’s Book of Job, but the image feels more like a nightmare than a religious lesson. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this print in person.
