Christian with the Shield of Faith, Taking Leave of His Companions
William Blake, 1824–1827
- Artist
- William Blake
- Date
- 1824–1827
- Type
- Drawing
- Medium
- graphite, pen and ink, and watercolor
- Dimensions
- 24.6 × 18.9 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
This is a painting of four ethereal figures walking together with a faint architectural background. The figures are posed gracefully, with flowing garments. The artist uses soft hues of pink, blue, and yellow. In the background, an outline of a grand structure emerges. The delicate application of color and line work creates an otherworldly atmosphere.