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Job and His Family

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

Thirteen individuals are shown kneeling on the ground in a semi-circle around two central figures. The central figures appear to be a man and a woman with long hair. The individuals wear flowing robes. The central figures have hands clasped, while others have hands raised. The scene takes place under a large tree with a full canopy, with decorative motifs on the bark. The background shows hills, a moon, and a landscape suggesting nature. Sheep are in the foreground.

Artwork Details

Date
1825
Medium
engraving with border in graphite on thick paper
Dimensions
3376 × 3957 px
Public Domain
Yes
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