The Wrath of Elihu

The Wrath of Elihu

William Blake
Pen, ink, wash and watercolor on paper. 21.6 x 16.7 cm. Private collection.
A striking biblical illustration by the visionary English Romantic poet and artist William Blake, executed as part of his celebrated series exploring the Book of Job. The composition vividly captures the dramatic turning point when Elihu, the youngest of the gathered men, expresses his furious indignation toward Job for justifying himself rather than God, and toward his three elderly friends for failing to provide an answer (Иов. 32-37). Blake dynamically portrays Elihu on the left, standing tall and pointing directly toward the star-studded night sky as a vessel of prophetic fervor and divine truth. Conversely, the elderly comforters sit huddled on the right, visibly defeated and locked in somber contemplation. The delicate drawing highlights Blake’s signature fluid linework, expressive treatment of anatomy, and deeply spiritualized handling of cosmic allegory.

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