Joseph of Arimathea Preaching to the Britons

William Blake, circa 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.
Artista
William Blake
Datazione
circa 1794/1796
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
relief etching, color-printed, with pen and watercolor
Dimensioni
7,6 × 10,8 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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