Illustrations of the book of Job (1826) - Page 17

An intricate engraving by William Blake. The central scene shows Job and his family seated beneath a large tree, with Job holding an open book. Above them, in a celestial realm of clouds, God (the Ancient of Days) sits on a throne holding a book, surrounded by angels. The entire scene is enclosed in a decorative border featuring gothic architectural elements, small figures, and biblical text. At the top of the border, the Hebrew words 'מלך יהוה' (The Lord is King) are visible. The bottom of the border shows a pastoral scene with sheep.

I beheld the Ancient of Days

Hast thou considered my Servant Job

The Angel of the Divine Presence

מלך יהוה

I shall see God

We shall awake up

Thou art our Father

in thy Likeness

When the Almighty was yet with me, When my Children

were about me

There was a day when the Sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord & Satan came also among them

to present himself before the Lord

London Published as the Act directs March 8: 1825 by Will.m Blake N 3 Fountain Court Strand