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Satan Smiting Job with Boils

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This is a grayscale illustration depicting a muscular central figure with arms stretched outward, surrounded by distressed figures. One figure is seated and the other is lying on the ground. The scene is set amid dramatic clouds with celestial or supernatural lighting effects. The illustration includes decorative text, entwined scrolls, and icons.

Artwork Details

Date
1825
Medium
engraving on thick paper
Dimensions
6513 × 8886 px
Public Domain
Yes
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