Joseph of Arimathea Preaching to the Britons

William Blake, c. 1794/1796

The image shows a group of figures interacting under a swirling sky. The figures are posed uniquely, with various gestures and expressions. The figure on the right holds a staff and gestures commandingly. The figures wear flowing garments in colors like blue, red, and earth tones. The background features a vibrant red and blue sky. The style is reminiscent of William Blake.
Artist
William Blake
Date
c. 1794/1796
Type
Print
Medium
relief etching, color-printed, with pen and watercolor
Dimensions
7.6 × 10.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a group of figures interacting under a swirling sky. The figures are posed uniquely, with various gestures and expressions. The figure on the right holds a staff and gestures commandingly. The figures wear flowing garments in colors like blue, red, and earth tones. The background features a vibrant red and blue sky. The style is reminiscent of William Blake.

William Blake