Title Page 18th-19th century

Editor: Here we have William Blake’s Title Page for the Book of Job. It’s… well, it feels a bit like peering into another world. What do you see in this piece? Curator: A portal, perhaps! Blake, ever the mystic, presents Job’s suffering not as isolated torment, but a gateway to profound spiritual insight. See how the Hebrew text crowns the image, hinting at deeper wisdom. Doesn't it feel like a symbolic rebirth? Editor: Rebirth, yes! The figures surrounding the title seem to be ascending, almost escaping the boundaries of the page. Curator: Exactly! Blake’s etching invites us to consider Job’s trials as a necessary crucible, a path toward enlightenment. Isn't it comforting in a strange way? Editor: Definitely a new perspective for me. It makes me want to dive deeper into the entire series now.