COLLECTION NAME:
Rylands Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL1215648
Reference Number:
R44332
Link to Catalogue:
Image Title:
Vision of Christ
Parent Work Title:
Illustrations of the Book of Job
Creator:
Blake, William, 1757-1827
Creator Role:
Illustrator
Date Created:
1825
Publication Details:
London: Published by William Blake
Page/Sheet:
Plate 17
Image Sequence Number:
017
Description:
Single line engraving in black ink. Blake ensured this composition was simple and profound. From the towering figure of Christ on the left, the diagonal sweep of his outstretched arms creates a pictorial hierarchy which degrades to the figures of the comforters who are unworthy of even witnessing this vision. In the middle Job and his wife bask in the flare of divine light and receive the blessing of Christ. Interestingly, Christ is also portrayed in Job's image as well, creating a quasi-trinity from the shared experiences of the three figures God, Job and Christ.
Language Code:
eng-GB
Subject:
Bible. Old Testament
Category of Material:
Printed
Sub-Category:
Illustrated works
Technique Used:
Engraving (printing process)
Medium:
Ink
Support:
Paper
Item Height:
210 mm
Item Width:
160 mm
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Bibliographic Citation:
Blake, William, 'Illustrations of the Book of Job' (London: published by William Blake, 1825)
Notes:
21 leaves of plates. The plate descriptions have been supplied by Simon Spier.
Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
2012-03-20
Multi Page Number:
130
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by The University of Manchester Library
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2012-07
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
Collection Code:
Rylands
Vision of Christ
