William Blake1826

The Messengers Tell Job of His Misfortunes

Messengers come to Job one after another with news of ruin, yet he falls to the ground and worships, blessing the name of the Lord (Job 1). A line engraving from William Blake's Illustrations of the Book of Job (1826).

The Messengers Tell Job of His Misfortunes by William Blake depicting Job 1:14
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Depicted passages

Job 1:14-22Primary
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About William Blake

1757-1827 · British

British, London 1757–1827 London

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