When the Morning Stars Sang Together
- Artist
- William Blake
- Date
- 1820
- Style
- Symbolism
- Genre
- Illustration
- Location
- Morgan Library and Museum (Pierpont Morgan Library)
"When the Morning Stars Sang Together" is a prominent piece within William Blake's acclaimed Illustrations of the Book of Job. This series, which includes twenty-two delicately engraved prints, demonstrates Blake's mastery of the medium, garnering commercial and critical success. Blake used the medium of watercolor on paper in his earlier sets of Job illustrations, showcasing his versatility as an artist. This particular piece is rich in religious Symbolism, echoing the themes of the biblical Book of Job and revealing the depth of Blake's artistic and theological insights. It is widely considered as one of Blake's finest works.
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