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Job and His Daughters

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a biblical scene. The central figure is surrounded by symbolic imagery. The central figure sits with three figures at his feet. The background contains circular motifs illustrating abstract scenes. The image is framed by decorative foliage and biblical text. There is a theme of music suggested by a stringed instrument in the drawing.

Artwork Details

Date
1825
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3477 × 4427 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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