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The lower portion of the print shows Job and his wife seated on the ground, accompanied by a small dog, as they encounter a figure who appears to be a messenger or a manifestation of their impending trials. The scene is framed by a decorative border featuring intertwined serpents and flames, which reinforces the thematic tension between divine order and chaotic temptation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlake's technique relies on precise, controlled lines to define the musculature of the figures and the ethereal quality of the clouds. The contrast between the stark black ink and the paper creates a sense of dramatic lighting, typical of his graphic work. The inclusion of text within the margins, a hallmark of Blake's illuminated books, provides scriptural context for the visual narrative. This print demonstrates his ability to synthesise complex theological concepts into a singular, coherent image. The work remains a primary example of his late-career mastery in the medium of engraving, reflecting his personal interpretation of the Job story as a struggle between spiritual integrity and external adversity. The clarity of the line work and the balance of the composition demonstrate his technical rigour and his capacity to render metaphysical subjects with tangible, physical weight.\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\/charles-the-first-in-the-guard-room-of-cromwells-soldiers-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;\"\u003eCharles the First (In the Guard Room of Cromwell's Soldiers) - Achille Louis Martinet — Achille Louis Martinet\u003c\/a\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"William Blake","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58344908161359,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58344909177167,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58344909209935,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58344909242703,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58344909275471,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58344909308239,"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":58344909341007,"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":58344909373775,"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":58344909406543,"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":58344909439311,"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":58344909472079,"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":58344909504847,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Then-Went-Satan-Forth-from-the-Presence-of-the-Lord_Poster_CompositorV1_1785386936921.jpg?v=1785387995","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/then-went-satan-forth-from-the-presence-of-the-lord-william-blake","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}