The Lord Answering Job out of the Whirlwind

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a biblical scene. The central image depicts an encounter between a figure and two kneeling figures. The style is intricate with detailed line work capturing motion and emotion. Above and below the central illustration are texts revealing the narrative. The top reads, "Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge," while the bottom states, "Then the Lord answered Job out of the Whirlwind." The composition is framed in decorative borders, invoking a sense of divine interaction. The swirling lines convey a prophetic essence befitting the biblical story's drama.