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Job's Comforters

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a central male figure who is seated with his legs bent and arms covering his chest. Surrounding him are figures standing with their arms raised. The seated man has a long beard and thinning hair. The figures have sorrowful expressions and wear long robes. The scene includes a structure behind the central figure, with a landscape in the distance. The image is framed with decorative borders and text at the top and bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1825
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3477 × 4435 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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