Who painted Satan Smiting Job with Boils?

Satan Smiting Job with Boils was painted by William Blake in 1825.

Where can I see Satan Smiting Job with Boils?

Satan Smiting Job with Boils is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Satan Smiting Job with Boils?

Satan Smiting Job with Boils is associated with Romanticism.

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Museum-quality prints of Satan Smiting Job with Boils are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Satan Smiting Job with Boils

William Blake , 1825

Satan Smiting Job with Boils is an ink print by the Romanticist artist William Blake. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Satan Smiting Job with Boils is an engraving created by William Blake in 1825, depicting a dramatic scene from the biblical Book of Job.

Subject & Meaning

The print illustrates a moment of intense suffering, as a powerful, winged figure dominates two smaller, hunched figures on the ground, set against a turbulent, dark sky. The surrounding text references the biblical narrative.

Technique & Style

Blake employed sharp lines and shading to convey drama and texture, characteristic of his symbolic and imaginative style. The engraving on India paper showcases his technical skill as a printmaker.

Context

As a Romantic-era artist, Blake's work often explored themes of suffering and divine justice, reflecting his engagement with the spiritual and the visionary.