Satan Smiting Job with Sore Boils

The drawing illustrates a pivotal moment in the Book of Job, where Satan afflicts Job with suffering, testing his faith. The scene is rich in symbolic meaning, characteristic of Blake's work, which often explored themes of spirituality and human endurance.

Rendered in ink, the work showcases Blake's skill as a draughtsman and his ability to convey complex emotions and ideas through simple yet powerful lines.

Created in 1826, the drawing is now part of the Tate Britain collection, where it remains a significant example of Blake's contribution to Romantic-era art.