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Job's Despair

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three figures sitting on the ground. The central figure is seated with legs bent and arms raised above his head. The central figure is unclothed, while the two figures on either side are dressed in flowing garments with their heads down. The setting includes swirling clouds and a large rectangular structure in the rear, with a desolate landscape of barren rock formations or mountains. The illustration is framed by floral and wavy decorative patterns, with calligraphic text at the top and bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1825
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3510 × 4449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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