Job's Sacrifice

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring a biblical scene with an altar and individuals in prayer. The central image shows a figure in front of an altar, arms stretched out, surrounded by figures sitting or kneeling with heads bowed. The background shows beams of light from the sky, framed by swirling clouds. Angelic figures and scripture scrolls are added within the border surrounding the central scene. Inscriptions include phrases like "Also the Lord accepted Job" and "And my Servant Job shall pray for you."