“Illustration to Milton’s Comus” is a watercolor artwork created by William Blake between 1816 and 1820. Associated with the Symbolism art movement, this piece belongs to the illustration genre and forms part of the “Illustrations to John Milton – Comus” series.
The artwork depicts a serene scene where a central female figure, clothed in flowing drapery and emitting a soft, radiant light from her head, is seated upon a throne-like chair. She exudes a sense of grace and calm, her eyes cast upwards and one hand raised gently. Flanking the central figure are two majestic winged beings, presumably angels, their postures poised in attentive reverence. The symmetrical composition is framed by an architectural canopy, giving the entire scene a harmonious and balanced structure. Blake’s use of delicate lines and muted colors further enhances the ethereal quality of the representation, highlighting the spiritual and mystical essence that is characteristic of his symbolic works.
