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The Book of Job: Pl. 14, When the morning Stars sang together, and all the / Sons of God shouted for joy

William Blake

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white illustration on beige background. A large rectangular frame contains a drawing. Inside the frame are three scenes. The top features six winged nude figures with their arms raised, standing on a starry background. The middle shows a seated, long-haired figure under a halo, on a cloud-like structure with a skull and other features. The bottom depicts three figures with long hair and beards. The border around the frame contains text and additional drawings. The text at the top reads, "Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades or loose the bands of Orion." Along the left side are four circular and oval shapes with text. The oval shapes read, "Let there be Light" and "Let there be a Firmament". Along the right side are two circular shapes with text. The bottom of the image reads, "When the morning Stars sang together, & all the Sons of God shouted for joy". The image has decorative elements, including stars, leaves, and waves.

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