Restrike from fragment of cancelled plate for "A Prophecy"

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a section of text with decorative elements. The image showcases an extract of text in an old-fashioned script. The text appears to be incised, with the incised areas highlighted to stand out against the background. In addition to the text, there is a small, abstract decoration in the upper right corner. The style suggests a historical or classical theme, often found in illuminated manuscripts or old documents.