“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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