Job's Comforters

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting multiple figures in distress. In the center, one figure is slumping over, with others around gesturing or consoling. The background shows a barren landscape with mountainous features. A quote above the illustration reads: 'What! shall we receive Good at the hand of God & shall we not also receive Evil.' Text below the illustration provides narrative context about the patience of a figure named Job, mentioning lamenting gestures like lifting voices and sprinkling dust upon heads. The illustration borders feature motifs of draped, contemplative figures. The style shows classical influences with a focus on deep emotion and human suffering.