Illustrations of the book of Job Pl.10
1826
William Blake's dramatic engraving captures a terrifying divine encounter from the Book of Job, where a radiant, haloed figure emerges from swirling clouds while four mortal figures below recoil in awe and fear. The text framing the scene quotes Job's anguish: 'Then a Spirit passed before my face, the hair of my flesh stood up.' Created in 1825 as part of Blake's celebrated series of Job illustrations, this piece showcases his signature visionary style—blending biblical narrative with intense emotional drama. Blake both designed and engraved this himself, pouring his mystical beliefs into every meticulously carved line.
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