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Job and His Family Restored to Prosperity

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a group of figures and sheep under a tree in the style of William Blake. The image features a collection of figures arranged in an arc, each holding musical instruments like harps, lyres, and trumpets. The figures are painted in flowing robes, suggesting a harmonious gathering. The scene includes sleeping sheep in the foreground, and the night sky above with a crescent moon and a single star. The painting uses muted, watercolor-like tones.

Artwork Details

Date
1821
Medium
pen and ink with watercolor over graphite
Dimensions
4161 × 3489 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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