COLLECTION NAME:
Rylands Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL1215647
Reference Number:
R44332
Link to Catalogue:
Image Title:
Fall of Satan
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 16
Image Sequence Number:
016
Description:
Single line engraving in black ink. Blake has here replicated compositional devices from the earlier illustrations 'Satan Before the Throne of God' and 'Satan Going Forth from the Presence of the Lord, and Job's Charity'. Whereas before these plates visually celebrated Satan's rise and embarkation on his journey of torment, now in a mimicking fashion we are shown Satan's decline and return to the underworld. Job and his companions are now freed of their murky world and share the same space as an enthroned and illuminated God supported by angels. The earth splits between Job and his wife and the three comforters to create a passage for the anguished Satan to rush down to his demise. The comforters of Job are distressed by this occurrence but Job receives it with a calm countenance, recognising his salvation.
Language Code:
eng-GB
Subject:
Bible. Job
Subject:
Bible. Old Testament. Job- Illustrations
Subject:
Bible. Old Testament
Category of Material:
Printed
Sub-Category:
Illustrated works
Technique Used:
Engraving (printing process)
Medium:
Ink
Support:
Paper
Item Height:
194 mm
Item Width:
161 mm
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights holder - Work:
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:
125
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by Heritage Imaging, The University of Manchester Library
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2012-07
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
Fall of Satan
