The Circle of the Corrupt Officials; The Devils Mauling Each Other

William Blake (artist); Harry Hoehn (printer)

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two winged figures flying above swirling waters. The drawing depicts two muscular, humanoid figures with wings engaged in flight. Below them, the water is depicted with swirling, circular lines. In the background, a landscape featuring enigmatic figures and faint outlines of mountains or hills can be seen.