War (The Accusers of Theft, Adultery, Murder)

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

In the image, there are three full-body figures standing closely together. The individuals are positioned in a row, with the center and right figures facing forward while the left figure is turned slightly towards the right. The central character has a despondent facial expression, with droopy eyes and mouth, and features a beard and long, disheveled hair. The hair of the left figure appears wild and spiked, while the right figure has short, combed-back hair. Attire varies among them, with the left figure seemingly clad in a scaled garment or armor, the central figure draped in a flowing garment, and the right figure appearing shirtless. The right figure is holding a large sword upright against his shoulder with both hands. The background consists of vertical striations that may represent wood or a cave-like setting. The words "Theft," "Adultery," and "Murder" are written above the figures. Below the image, an inscription indicates the scene is related to "The Last Judgment," attributed to W. Blake.