Job and His Daughters

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a bearded figure seated with two female figures surrounded by symbolic imagery and text. The image shows a central figure sitting with his hands outstretched, accompanied by two seated female figures draped in robes. The background contains circular frames with dynamic scenes and swirling figures. A border with acanthus foliage design and musical instruments at the corners surrounds the central illustration. Text features prominently at the top and bottom, with biblical references to the Daughters of Job and contemplative themes expressed in the annotations. The entire work is composed in meticulous detail, with linework that suggests an etching technique.