The Vision of Eliphaz Possibly 1825 - 1874

Curator: Here we have William Blake’s print, "The Vision of Eliphaz." He created this around 1825. Look at how small it is, barely larger than a postcard. Editor: It feels vast, though, doesn't it? That towering figure and the swooping, almost claustrophobic dark clouds give a sense of tremendous space and spiritual drama. Curator: Blake was fascinated with the Book of Job, and this depicts Eliphaz's terrifying vision. It's about divine judgment, the limits of human understanding... Editor: And it’s rendered with such incredible light and shadow. You feel the fear of those figures below, the awe, the sense of something truly beyond comprehension. It's a bit frightening, but in a beautiful, thought-provoking way. Curator: Blake often challenged conventional religious views. This image asks uncomfortable questions about faith and morality. Editor: It makes you question everything, doesn't it? Blake had a real gift for the unsettling. Curator: Absolutely, his art is always a deep dive.