#williamblakeweek

[jonlurie]

"Behold now Behemoth which I made with thee [page 15]" 1826 engraved print by William Blake (1757-1827) from "William Blake and the age of Aquarius" at @nublockmuseum the Block Museum, Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. One of William Blake's 22 engraved prints published in 1826 illustrating the biblical Book of Job. The engraved Illustrations are considered to be Blake's greatest masterpieces in the medium of engraving and were also a rare commercial and critical success for Blake. #blake #williamblake #williamblakeweek #bookofjob #ageofaquarius #engraving #behemoth (at Block Museum)

[jonlurie]

"And smote Job with sore Boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head [page 6]" 1826 engraved print by William Blake (1757-1827) from "William Blake and the age of Aquarius" at @nublockmuseum the Block Museum, Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. One of William Blake's 22 engraved prints published in 1826 illustrating the biblical Book of Job. The engraved Illustrations are considered to be Blake's greatest masterpieces in the medium of engraving and were also a rare commercial and critical success for Blake. #blake #williamblake #williamblakeweek #blockmuseum #ageofaquarius #bookofjob #engraving (at Block Museum)

[jonlurie]

"And I only am escaped alone to tell thee [page 4]" 1826 engraved print by William Blake (1757-1827) from "William Blake and the age of Aquarius" at @nublockmuseum the Block Museum, Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. One of William Blake's 22 engraved prints published in 1826 illustrating the biblical Book of Job. The engraved Illustrations are considered to be Blake's greatest masterpieces in the medium of engraving and were also a rare commercial and critical success for Blake. #blake #williamblake #williamblakeweek #bookofjob #ageofaquarius #engraving #blockmuseum (at Block Museum)

[jonlurie]

"Hast thou considered my Servant Job [page 2]" 1826 engraved print by William Blake (1757-1827) from "William Blake and the age of Aquarius" at @nublockmuseum the Block Museum, Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. One of William Blake's 22 engraved prints published in 1826 illustrating the biblical Book of Job. The engraved Illustrations are considered to be Blake's greatest masterpieces in the medium of engraving and were also a rare commercial and critical success for Blake. #blake #williamblake #williamblakeweek #bookofjob #engraving #blockmuseum (at Block Museum)

[jonlurie]

"Thus wept the Angel voice..." 1793 color-printed relief etching in blue with pen and black ink and watercolor by William Blake (1957-1827) from "William Blake and the age of Aquarius" at @nublockmuseum the Block Museum, Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. #blake #williamblake #ageofaquarius #etching #thuswepttheangelvoice #blockmuseum ✍️ mixing it up a bit as we jump to the 18th century to start #williamblakeweek and explore some of the treasures at the Block Museum’s exhibit that runs through March 11, 2018. Worth the visit to #evanston (at Block Museum)