Illustration to Milton`s Paradise Lost 1807

This 1807 watercolor by William Blake, titled *Illustration to Milton’s Paradise Lost*, depicts a scene from the epic poem. It portrays Adam and Eve, seated in the Garden of Eden, listening to the serpent, a symbol of temptation, while the angel Gabriel appears to warn them of the consequences of their actions. Blake's characteristically symbolic and expressive style is evident in the figures and the lush, detailed imagery. The artwork’s powerful visual language exemplifies Blake’s exploration of religious themes and his visionary perspective on human nature and morality.