Illustrations of the Book of Job invented & engraved by William Blake [10 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 TextThe stern Eliphaz tells Job of his vision of God, pictured in the clouds above as a frightening figure appearing to Eliphaz lying in bed. These powerful but false images of God provide neither insight nor succor for Job.Status
Not on viewObject number72.62.53.9
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Object number: 72.62.53.21
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Object number: 72.62.53.1
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Object number: 72.62.53.2
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Object number: 72.62.53.10
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Object number: 72.62.53.7
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Object number: 72.62.53.8
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Object number: 72.62.53.13
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Object number: 72.62.53.14
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Object number: 72.62.53.11
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Object number: 72.62.53.12
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Object number: 72.62.53.6
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Object number: 72.62.53.5