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Hast Thou Considered My Servant Job
A1959.6.18
An etching by English artist William Blake (1759 - 1827) that appeared in Blake's book, "The Book of Job", that was published on March 8th, 1825. The etching, which is plate ii in the book, is a depiction of the Book of Job, Chapter 1, Verse 8 of the Christian Bible. Blake's book combines his artwork and poetry with the biblical text.
Artist: William Blake (1759 - 1827)
Title: Hast Thou Considered My Servant Job
Medium: Engraving and etching on paper
Dates: 1825
Dimensions: Plate: 8.36" H x 6.69" W; Sheet: 15" H x 10" W
Signature/Inscription: Plate: London published as the Act directs March 8, 1825 by Will'm Blake N3 Fountain Court Strand; Bottom of Plate
Culture: English
Accession Number: A1959.6.18
Credit: Gift of Henry Schnakenberg in Memory of Daniel Schnakenberg
Tags: 19th century, angel, bible, blake, christianity, english, engraving, etching, god, job, print, religious, satan, william blake, works on paper
