“When the Morning Stars Sang Together and All the Sons of God Shouted for Joy…”
“When the Morning Stars Sang Together and All the Sons of God Shouted for Joy…”
| Artist | William Blake (English, 1757 – 1827) |
| Date | 1825 |
| Book | From Illustrations of the Book of Job |
| Medium or Technique | Engraving on wove paper |
| Dimensions | 7 1/2 x 5 15/16 inches |
| Collection | Syracuse University Art Galleries |
| Accession Number | SUAC 2002.0085.15 |
| Credit Line | Syracuse University Art Collection, collection purchase |
Description
This is a look at William Blake’s Illustrations of the Book of Job, specifically plate 14, “When the Morning Stars Sang Together.” Blake was a revolutionary engraver whose imagination spurred on his work. Out of the twenty-two engravings, “When the Morning Stars Sang Together” stands out because in it, Blake beautifully depicts Job’s newfound understanding of good and evil.
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