Satan Smiting Job with Sore Boils
1826
ink
From the collection of National Gallery
1826
ink
From the collection of National Gallery
This painting is titled Satan Smiting Job with Sore Boils. It was created by William Blake in 1826 using ink. The story behind this painting is from the Book of Job, which is a biblical story about a man who suffers greatly but remains faithful. You can learn more about this story and its depiction in art at the museum where this work is held, Tate Britain.
