The Vision of God, plate 17
Artist
William Blake
(British, 1757 - 1827)
Publisher
William Blake
(British, 1757 - 1827)
Date1823/1825
MediumEngraving
DimensionsPlatemark: 8 1/2 x 6 11/16 in. (21.6 x 17 cm)
Sheet: 11 5/8 x 10 in. (29.5 x 25.4 cm)
Image: 7 3/4 x 5 7/8 in. (19.7 x 14.9 cm)
Sheet: 11 5/8 x 10 in. (29.5 x 25.4 cm)
Image: 7 3/4 x 5 7/8 in. (19.7 x 14.9 cm)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LinePurchase, 1937 (10,620r)
Object number10620r
DescriptionJob and wife kneel in center to receive the benediction of God with outstretched arms (Divine Humanity, per Binyon) while three friends turn away, cowering. Additional border ornamentation including open books and scrolls with texts affirming identity of God and ChristPortfolio/SeriesIllustrations of the Book of Job
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