The Messengers tell Job of his Misfortunes, plate 4
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 (10,620e)
Object number10620e
DescriptionJob and his wife sitting under a tree hear news of their children's death from a messenger (on left); a second messenger is seen in the distance behind. Additional border ornamentation, with small figure of Satan at topPortfolio/SeriesIllustrations of the Book of Job
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