The Creation

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of angels and celestial beings. The image depicts a central scene with several celestial beings with wings arranged in ethereal poses, surrounded by flowing drapery and clouds. Below them, a wise figure reclines on clouds with outstretched arms, beneath whom a group of seated figures appears in contemplation or discussion, dressed in flowing robes. The border of the drawing contains celestial and earthly symbolism, with motifs like stars, the sun, moon, and natural elements. The incorporated text adds a layer of poetic and spiritual context to the scene depicted. The intricate details and symbolic language convey a profound sense of the cosmos and divine creation.