Job's Sons and Daughters Overwhelmed by Satan

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a biblical scene depicting destruction and chaos. The image is highly detailed and intricate, featuring a central figure at the top with wings and surrounded by flowing lines. Below this figure, several human figures are shown in distress amidst the ruins of a structure. The bottom of the image contains text referencing a story involving sons, daughters, wine, a house, and destructive wind, linking the imagery to its narrative context. The artwork’s style evokes a dramatic and illustrative approach typical of classical biblical themes.