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Illustrations of the Book of Job invented & engraved by William Blake [17 of 22 engravings]

Maker (British, 1757 - 1827)
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 TextGod and his angels cast down Satan, accompanied by the former, erroneous selves of Job and his wife. The now-enlightened couple (left) witness Satan's overthrow.
Status
Not on view
Object number72.62.53.16