A white haired man in a long, pale robe who flees from us with his hands raised

William Blake, a visionary artist of the late 18th century, created A white haired man in a long, pale robe who flees from us with his hands raised in 1794. This illustration exemplifies Blake’s unique symbolist style, blending expressive watercolor and ink techniques on paper. His work often contains layered etching methods, emphasizing spiritual and mystical themes. The title suggests a dynamic scene that emphasizes movement and emotion, characteristic of Blake's deeply symbolic and imaginative illustrations within the genre of Romantic art.