Satan Smiting Job with Sore Boils

The Bible enormously influenced William Blake's work as both artist and poet. Among his many and complex responses to that text are watercolor drawings. Most of the works are based on books following the four Gospels (such as the story of the conversion of Saul) and picture moments of revelation. The most famous works, however, are the apocalyptic ones based on the Book of Revelation.

Today we present the artwork based on the Biblical Book of Job, which addresses the existence of evil and suffering in a world where a loving, all-powerful God exists. It has been described as "the most profound and literary work of the entire Old Testament." In the Book of Job, God and Satan discuss the limits of human faith and endurance. God lets Satan force Job to undergo extreme trials and tribulations, including the destruction of his family. Despite this, as God predicted, Job's faith remains unshaken and he is rewarded by God with the restoration of his health, wealth, and family. Here Blake shows Satan torturing Job with boils. Check out the other incredible illustrations of the Bible by William Blake! They are certainly unique!

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