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The Day of Judgment

Luigi Schiavonetti after William Blake

National Gallery of Art

The image displays faint, swirling lines and shapes on a smooth, dark surface, creating an abstract pattern. The lines crisscross and curve subtly. Light and shadows interact to suggest depth, forming an intricate web that resembles a well-worn, textured slate. The abstract elements allow for interpretation, resembling distant mountains or a hazy, distant forest.

Artwork Details

Date
1808 and 1813
Medium
steel-faced etched copper plate
Dimensions
8111 × 10192 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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