The Counsellor, King, Warrior, Mother & Child in the Tomb, from "The Grave," a Poem by Robert Blair 1813

"The Counsellor, King, Warrior, Mother & Child in the Tomb" is a 1813 engraving by William Blake. Blake's style is known for its dramatic use of light and shadow, which lends a sense of grandeur to the composition. The artwork is a powerful visual depiction of the themes explored in Robert Blair's poem, "The Grave." The five figures, lying side by side, symbolize the universality of death, which transcends social rank. Blake uses the setting of a grand tomb to further emphasize the solemn and universal nature of mortality.