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 over swirling waters. The image portrays two muscular, winged figures in a dynamic pose as they soar above stylized, swirling water. The figures appear to be in motion with expressive gestures. In the background, there is a mountainous landscape depicted in a sketchy, minimalistic style with faint lines and shading. Behind the main figures, there are also several sketch-like outlines of figures standing on the rocky terrain.