The Book of Job: Pl. 9, Then a Spirit passed before my face
1825
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1825
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Book of Job: Pl. 9, Then a Spirit passed before my face is a 1825 by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a dramatic scene in black and white. A towering figure with a glowing halo stands above three smaller people on the ground. One person kneels, another lies down, and the third looks up with their hands clasped. The sky is swirling with dark, chaotic lines, and a winged figure floats in the background. The words around the image are quotes from the Bible’s Book of Job, describing fear and awe. This print was made in 1825 by William Blake, who often mixed religious stories with strong emotions. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this style used deep feelings and bold imagery.
