Colinet's journey, a milestone markes "LXII miles to London"

A small wood engraving depicting a lone traveler journeying through a somber, hilly landscape under a dark sky. The figure passes a stone marker indicating the distance to London while heading toward a fork in the road marked by a tall signpost. The high-contrast, textured style creates a nocturnal atmosphere, emphasizing the solitude of the traveler's path.

This work is part of a series that profoundly influenced the 'Ancients,' a group of artists who sought a spiritualized, mystical vision of the English landscape. In the context of Blake's wider philosophy, the image of the traveler often relates to the 'Mental Traveller,' representing the soul's journey through the material world.