Songs of Innocence: A Cradle Song 1789 - 1825

"Songs of Innocence: A Cradle Song" (1789–1825) is a hand-colored relief etching by the English artist William Blake. The artwork is part of a series of poems and illustrations titled Songs of Innocence, which Blake created to express a sense of childlike wonder and innocence. The vibrant colors and intricate details of the print are characteristic of Blake's artistic style. The poem itself depicts a lullaby and is written in a style that evokes the gentle and comforting nature of a mother's love. "A Cradle Song" is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection.