Illustrations of The Book of Job

Blake, William, 1757-1827

About this book

"Illustrations of The Book of Job" by William Blake is a series of twenty-two engraved prints published in 1826. These works illustrate the biblical Book of Job through intricate engravings featuring complex marginal designs with biblical quotes and symbolic imagery. Blake developed the series from earlier watercolor sets, creating his final major completed work using a distinctive pure line engraving technique. The illustrations explore themes of suffering, spirituality, and divine revelation through extensive symbolism, including the significant use of right and left limbs to represent good and evil.

Notes

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Author

Blake, William, 1757-1827

Reading level

C2 · Proficient

Language

English