Boceto para la portada de los grabados del Libro de Job

William Blake, hacia 1823/1826

This is a drawing of an illustration for "The Book of Job". The drawing features ornate text and a wreath-like motif with detailed sketches. The image depicts the words "ILLUSTRATIONS of The BOOK of JOB" with decorative, swirling lines and exaggerated capital letters. Below, there is a faint, intricate sketch of a wreath or crescent shape composed of swirling forms or figures. The edge of the crescent contains what appear to be wings or feathers.
Artista
William Blake
Fecha
hacia 1823/1826
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
Grafito, pluma y tinta
Medidas
24,1 × 18,7 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This is a drawing of an illustration for "The Book of Job". The drawing features ornate text and a wreath-like motif with detailed sketches. The image depicts the words "ILLUSTRATIONS of The BOOK of JOB" with decorative, swirling lines and exaggerated capital letters. Below, there is a faint, intricate sketch of a wreath or crescent shape composed of swirling forms or figures. The edge of the crescent contains what appear to be wings or feathers.

William Blake