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Job Rebuked by His Friends

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene depicting four figures in a dramatic moment. The central scene shows one seated figure and others gathered around, expressing emotions through gestures and facial expressions. The background features rolling hills against a dark sky. Above and below the central image are lines of text in an ornate script. The text reflects on themes of suffering, faith, and judgment. The border of the drawing includes artistic flourishes and two small illustrative creatures—a bird with a branch and an owl. The style is reminiscent of William Blake.

Artwork Details

Date
1825
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3411 × 4316 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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