The Vision of Eliphaz

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of figures looking at a central ethereal being. The central image is surrounded by a text that reads "Then a spirit passed before my face, the hair of my flesh stood up.” The figures are depicted in robes and intricate linework. The central being is surrounded by a radiant light and is gazing at the figures below. The figures show various emotional states, some looking up in awe or contemplation. The scene is framed by text in a stylized border with phrases suggesting a spiritual or religious context. The artwork evokes themes of divine revelation and spiritual enlightenment with attention to detail and narrative depth. The composition and execution suggest a visionary or mystical experience and are consistent with themes found in works of mythological or spiritual literature.