Job and His Wife Restored to Prosperity

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a biblical scene featuring multiple figures and symbolic elements. The central image shows figures in robes, some with musical instruments, surrounded by sheep. The background includes a detailed landscape with a crescent moon and a bright light. Within a decorative border, there are inscriptions with biblical allusions, including references to the life of Job from the Old Testament. The drawing includes elaborate details in the figures' garments and has a sense of harmonious gathering. The text below the central scene references the blessing of Job's latter life with mentions of longevity and generational prosperity.