Moses Staying the Plague (?)
William Blake, c. 1780/1785
- الفنان
- William Blake
- التاريخ
- c. 1780/1785
- النوع
- Drawing
- التقنية
- pen and ink with wash on two joined sheets
- الأبعاد
- 34.3 × 42.8 cm
- المجموعة
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- الترخيص
- ملك عام, CC0
وصف الصورة
This is a drawing of several figures around a central, robed figure with arms raised. The central figure stands with a flowing robe and commanding posture. Surrounding figures look upwards, with arms extended. The figures are muscular and idealized with a minimalistic background. Light and shadow add depth to the scene, creating a dreamy atmosphere. The drawing captures a moment of significance, suggesting themes of leadership, divinity, or collective aspiration.