Job and His Family by William Blake

Job and His Family 1825

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print

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pencil drawn

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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print

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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charcoal drawing

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personal sketchbook

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pencil drawing

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pencil work

William Blake's "Job and His Family" (1825) is a powerful illustration of the biblical story. The artwork depicts Job, surrounded by his family, kneeling in prayer under a large tree. In the background, a city and a crescent moon evoke the setting of the story. Blake, a Romantic artist, frequently drew inspiration from the Bible. This print is notable for its detailed line work and dramatic composition, capturing the intensity and emotional weight of Job's ordeal.

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