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Job and His Wife Restored to Prosperity

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This is an image depicting a group of figures playing musical instruments under a starry sky with a crescent moon. The figures wear flowing robes and have serene expressions. Animals lie calmly in the foreground. The scene is framed by an arch with decorative elements. Inscribed texts around the image relate religious messages and the biblical story of Job, emphasizing themes of faith and reward. The bottom text reads: "So the Lord blessed the latter end of Job more than the beginning." The drawing is detailed in the style resembling William Blake's spiritual artworks.

Artwork Details

Date
1825
Medium
engraving on India paper
Dimensions
3433 × 4364 px
Public Domain
Yes
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