{"product_id":"i-have-heard-thee-the-book-of-job-william-blake","title":"I Have Heard Thee (The Book of Job) - William Blake","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful engraving from William Blake's Illustrations of the Book of Job, depicting a moment of divine revelation through precise line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving is plate 17 from William Blake's Illustrations of the Book of Job, a series produced towards the end of his career. Blake, a visionary poet and printmaker, worked on these designs for several years, culminating in this set of twenty-two engravings published in 1825. The composition depicts a moment of divine revelation, where the figure of Job, having endured immense suffering, experiences a direct encounter with the divine presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlake employs a distinct visual language, characterised by strong outlines and a dramatic use of light and shadow. The central figure of the deity, radiating light, stands over the kneeling Job, who is accompanied by his wife. The surrounding text, integrated into the design, provides scriptural context, reflecting Blake's personal interpretation of the biblical narrative. The lower section features an open book and a reclining figure, further grounding the scene in a literary and contemplative space. The precision of the line work demonstrates Blake's technical mastery of the burin, a skill he refined throughout his life as an engraver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the artist's preoccupation with spiritual themes and his rejection of conventional artistic norms. By combining text and image, Blake creates a unified experience that invites the viewer to engage with the narrative on multiple levels. The stark contrast between the illuminated central figures and the darker, more grounded elements creates a sense of spiritual weight. This print remains a significant example of Blake's late style, where his technical control and imaginative vision reach a state of equilibrium. It offers a window into the artist's complex theological views and his ability to translate abstract concepts into tangible, visual form through the medium of copperplate engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portret-van-hendrik-i-de-keyser-dirk-jurriaan-sluyter\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortret van Hendrik (I) de Keyser - Dirk Jurriaan Sluyter — Dirk Jurriaan Sluyter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/le-tintoret-at-the-deathbed-of-his-daughter-achille-louis-martinet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLe Tintoret at the Deathbed of His Daughter - Achille Louis Martinet — Achille Louis Martinet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"William Blake","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58344931688783,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58344935948623,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58344935981391,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58344936014159,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58344936046927,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58344936079695,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58344936112463,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58344936145231,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58344936177999,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58344936210767,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58344936243535,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58344936276303,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/I-Have-Heard-Thee-The-Book-of-Job-_Poster_CompositorV1_1785387418094.jpg?v=1785388534","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/i-have-heard-thee-the-book-of-job-william-blake","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}