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Joseph of Arimathea Among the Rocks of Albion

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

The engraving depicts a man standing with his arms crossed over his chest. He is turned slightly with his legs close together. The man has a long beard, a serious expression, and is wearing a head covering and draped garment that falls to his knees. The man is standing on rocky ground, with a body of water on the left and rugged rock formations behind him.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1803/1810
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2740 × 4994 px
Public Domain
Yes
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