Experience the sublime beauty of William Blake’s illustrations with this exclusive “The Book of Job.”
This stunning volume features a selection of Blake’s finest works included on his powerful and evocative illustrations for the biblical text of Job.
Whether you’re a fan of Blake’s art or simply appreciate the beauty of classical illustration, “The Book of Job” is a vital book for your library.
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your library.
Dimensions: A4 size (8.3 x 11.7 inches)
Sample
Contents
PLATE I – “THUS DID JOB CONTINUALLY.” 2
PLATE II – “WHEN THE ALMIGHTY WAS YET WITH ME, WHEN MY CHILDREN WERE ABOUT ME.” 4
PLATE III – “THE FIRE OF GOD IS FALLEN FROM HEAVEN.” 6
PLATE IV – “AND I ONLY AM ESCAPED ALONE TO TELL THEE.” 8
PLATE V – “THEN WENT SATAN FORTH FROM THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD” 10
PLATE VI – “AND SMOTE JOB WITH SORE BOILS” 12
PLATE VII – “THEY LIFTED UP THEIR EYES AFAR OFF, AND KNEW HIM NOT” 14
PLATE VIII – “LET THE DAY PERISH WHEREIN I WAS BORN” 16
PLATE IX – “THEN A SPIRIT PASSED BEFORE MY FACE.” 18
PLATE X – “THE JUST, UPRIGHT MAN IS LAUGHED TO SCORN.” 20
PLATE XI – “WITH DREAMS UPON MY BED THOU SCAREST ME, AND AFFRIGHTEST ME WITH VISIONS.” 22
PLATE XII – “I AM YOUNG, AND YE ARE VERY OLD, WHEREFORE I WAS AFRAID.” 24
PLATE XIII – “THEN THE LORD ANSWERED JOB OUT OF THE WHIRLWIND.” 26
PLATE XIV – “WHEN THE MORNING STARS SANG TOGETHER” 28
PLATE XV – “BEHOLD NOW BEHEMOTH, WHICH I MADE WITH THEE.” 30
PLATE XVI – “THOU HAST FULFILLED THE JUDGMENT OF THE WICKED.” 32
PLATE XVII – “I HAVE HEARD THEE WITH THE HEARING OF THE EAR, BUT NOW MY EYE SEETH THEE.” 34
PLATE XVIII – “AND MY SERVANT JOB SHALL PRAY FOR YOU.” 36
PLATE XIX – “EVERY ONE ALSO GAVE HIM A PIECE OF MONEY.” 38
PLATE XX – “THERE WERE NOT FOUND WOMEN FAIR AS THE DAUGHTERS OF JOB IN ALL THE LAND.” 40
PLATE XXI – “SO THE LORD BLESSED THE LATTER END OF JOB MORE THAN THE BEGINNING.” 42
COLORIZED DRAWINGS 45