The artwork, titled “Archangel Raphael with Adam and Eve,” is a watercolor painting created by William Blake in 1808. It is an example of the Symbolism art movement and falls under the genre of religious painting. The painting measures 50 x 40 cm.
In the artwork, it depicts the Archangel Raphael together with Adam and Eve in an intricate and richly detailed scene. Adam appears seated on the left, shown with a muscular physique and a contemplative expression. Eve stands poised in the center, holding a cluster of grapes, symbolizing temptation and knowledge. On the right, the Archangel Raphael is depicted seated with an ethereal aura, emanating a sense of guidance and authority. The background features an idyllic landscape, with a symbolic tree bearing fruit, suggestive of the Tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Eden. The composition is framed with elaborate and organic ornamental designs, enhancing the spiritual and mystical atmosphere of the painting.
