“Illustration to Book of Job” is an artwork by William Blake, belonging to the Symbolism art movement. It is an illustration from the series “Illustrations to the Book of Job.”
The artwork portrays a dramatic scene where multiple figures surround and address a central figure, presumably Job, who is depicted in a state of suffering. The central figure, characterized by his disheveled appearance and downcast expression, evokes the intense anguish described in the biblical narrative of the Book of Job. The onlookers, with their outstretched hands and earnest expressions, appear engaged in a dialogue, perhaps questioning or consoling Job. The setting, painted in muted tones, enhances the somber and introspective mood, aligning with Blake’s symbolic interpretations of the trials and spiritual journey of Job.
