Illustrations of the Book of Job invented & engraved by William Blake [20 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 TextJob and his wife have learned to receive, not just to give, charity. Humility is an avenue to spiritual truth and the peace that passeth understanding.Status
Not on viewObject number72.62.53.19
William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.21
William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.1
William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.2
William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.9
William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.10
William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.7
William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.8
William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.13
William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.14
William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.11
William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.12
William Blake
1825
Object number: 72.62.53.6