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Illustrations of the Book of Job invented & engraved by William Blake [5 of 22 engravings]
Maker
William Blake
(British, 1757 - 1827)
Collections
ClassificationsPRINTS
Date1825
Mediumengravings on laid India paper
Dimensionssheet: 17 x 13 3/16 in. (43.2 x 33.5 cm.)
DescriptionTwenty-two plates designed and engraved by Blake, loose in portfolio. First (published "Proof") issue on laid India paper.
InscribedSix plates watermarked: J WHATMAN / TURKEY MILL / 1825
MarkingsSix plates watermarked: J WHATMAN / TURKEY MILL / 1825
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Edward W. and Julia B. Bodman Collection
Label TextA messenger races in from the left to tell Job and his wife of their family's tragic fate. The couple respond with prayerful lamentation. Job's wife plays a minor part in the Bible, but a major role in Blake's designs.Status
Not on viewObject number72.62.53.4
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William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.21
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William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.2
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William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.9
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William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.7
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William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.11
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William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.12
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William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.5
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William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.3
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William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.19
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William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.20
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William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.17
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William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.18