The Circle of the Corrupt Officials; the Devils Mauling Each Other 1827

"The Circle of the Corrupt Officials; the Devils Mauling Each Other" is a copperplate etching by the English artist William Blake, created in 1827, the year of his death. The image depicts a scene of chaos and violence, with figures engaged in a struggle that is difficult to discern clearly due to the faint, ghost-like imagery and limited detail. This work is a prime example of Blake's late-period, highly symbolic style, which reflected his personal and philosophical convictions.