Sketch for the Title-Page of the Engraved Illustrations to the Book of Job

William Blake, kb. 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.
Művész
William Blake
Datálás
kb. 1823/1826
Műfaj
Rajz
Technika
graphite and pen and ink
Méretek
24,1 × 18,7 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

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