Starodavni dnevi (1794) is the most famous painting by William Blake, held by the British Museum in London. Newton and Najstarejši Bog (1794) are the next two works the world knows best. From the 324 works of William Blake in our catalogue, here are the 100 that collectors and museum visitors look at most, with the year, the museum and the story of each.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated oktober 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.
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Monotip Williama Blakea iz leta 1795 (in prepravljen leta 1805), z naslovom “Newton”, je precej več kot le portret znamenitega znanstvenika; gre za močno in plastno izjavo o mejah razuma, moči utripajoče izobražnosti in same naravi človeškega zaznavanja. To umetniško del še danes očaruje gledalce, sproža debate in ponuja sveže perspektive v Blakeovo edinstveno umetniško vizijo.
Č masterpiece vizionarske umetnosti William Blakeovo del "The Ancient of Days" (Starodavni dnevi) je globoko in očarljivo umetniško delo, ki utripa s srcem romantizma in vizionarske umetnosti. Ustvarjeno leta 1794, to del služi kot naslovna grafika v Blakeovem profetičnem delu "Europe a Prophecy". Svoje ime črpa iz enega od Božjih naslovov v Kitrici Daniela, kar odseva Blakeovo globoko duhovno in mistično nagnjenost. Motiv in kompozicija Umetniško del v središču prikazuje…
William Blake’s Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with Sun stands as a monumental achievement in Romantic art—a series of watercolour paintings born from Blake’s fervent engagement with biblical prophecy. Created between 1805 and 1810, these canvases weren't merely decorative; they were meticulously crafted to illuminate the Book of Revelation, embodying Blake’s singular vision of spiritual struggle and divine triumph.
Državljenje v Plameni: William Blakeova Vizija "Rdečega Drakona in Ženske Oblečene z Soncem" William Blakeova vodilna watercolor iz leta 1805, *Rdeči Dromon in Ženska Oblekana z Soncem*, je močan dokaz umetnikove edinstvene vizije in njegovega mesta v romantičnem obdobju. Ta del ni samo ilustracija; to je živoben razkaz spiritualne borbe in apokalipske pripovedi, neposredno iz Knjige Opuščilnega Pogovora. Risba se prežge z energijo, povabi gledalca v kraljevino, kjer se miti,…
William Blake, a figure perpetually adrift from the conventional currents of his era, remains one of the most profoundly influential artists and poets of the Romantic Age. His work transcends mere representation; it's an immersive journey into realms of mysticism, symbolism, and deeply personal visions. “Satan Exulting over Eve,” created in 1795 as a pen drawing, stands as a potent emblem of this artistic philosophy – a meticulously crafted narrative…
William Blakeova slika "Elohim Creating Adam", posnana leta 1795 in danes shranjena v blestih Tate Gallery v Londonu, je daleč več kot le biblična ilustracija; to je globoka meditacija o ustvarjanju, človeške mladeniške potencialnosti in bistvu božanske moči. Ta akvarelna mojstrovina preseže svoje teme in postane okno v Blakeovo intenzivno osebni in vizionarski svetlobo – svet, kjer je vera in umetnostsko izražanje nujno povezani. Sliko takoj pritegne pozornost s svojo…
William Blake, a prominent British artist known for his engravings and paintings, created the masterpiece 'Satan Watching the Caresses of Adam and Eve'. This painting is currently housed in the Museum of Fine Arts (Boston, United States) and is an excellent example of Romanticism. At AllPaintingsStore.com, we offer a high-quality reproduction of this painting to add to your art collection.
Blakeovo delo „Vrtilnica ljubencev, Francesca da Rimini in Paolo Malatesta“, naslikano med letoma 1824–27, ni le prikaz tragične ljubezenske zgodbe; je vizceralna raziskava strasti, krivde in uničujoče moči želje. To monumentalno platno, ki se nahaja v Galeriji in muzeju v Birminghamu in meri impresivnih 374 x 530 cm, pritegne pozornost ne le zaradi svoje velikosti, temveč zaradi turbulentne energije, ki izžareva iz njegovih osrednjih postaci. Blake mojstrovsko uporabi romantično občutljivost…
A Vision of the Mystical: William Blake’s Hecate William Blake (1757-1827), a titan of English Romanticism, wasn't merely a painter or poet; he was a visionary. His works transcend simple representation, delving into realms of mythology, spirituality, and the human psyche. This watercolor painting, *Hecate*, created between 1823-1825, exemplifies Blake’s unique artistic language and enduring fascination with ancient archetypes. Decoding the Goddess: Subject & Symbolism The artwork depicts Hecate, the…
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A Vision of Divine Radiance: Exploring William Blake’s “The Sun at His Eastern Gate” “The Sun at His Eastern Gate,” created around 1820, is a captivating watercolor illustration…
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William Blakejevo „Pesmi o nevinosti“, objavljene leta 1789, predstavlja kamen temelja romantične umetnosti in literature – svedočanstvo o umetnikov skozi edinstveno sposobnost spajati poetično ma 상imagicjo z pedantno…
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Milton’s Mysterious Dream: A Visionary Descent into Paradise Lost William Blake’s “Milton’s Mysterious Dream” (1820) is a captivating watercolor painting that plunges the viewer into the turbulent world…
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A Vision of Cosmic Conflict: William Blake’s “The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed in Sun” William Blake's 1806 watercolor, *The Great Red Dragon and the Woman…
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William Blake's "The Resurrection" stands as one of the most arresting and enduring images of Romanticism—a testament to his unparalleled ability to convey profound spiritual yearning through masterful…
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William Blake's El Gran Dragón Rojo y la Mujer Vestida de Sol (The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun) isn’t merely a painting; it’s…
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In the swirling, feverish depths of William Blake’s 1805 masterpiece, The Great Red Dragon and the Beast from the Sea, we are not merely observers of a biblical…
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A Descent into the Subconscious: Blake’s Vision of Dante's Hell This dramatic watercolor painting by William Blake plunges viewers directly into the terrifying landscape of Dante Alighieri’s *Inferno*.…
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William Blake’s “The Temptation and Fall of Eve” is not merely an illustration; it's a profound distillation of John Milton’s epic poem, "Paradise Lost," rendered with the intensity…
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A Portrait of Spiritual Struggle: Exploring William Blake’s Nebuchadnezzar William Blake's "Nebuchadnezzar," completed in 1795, stands as a haunting testament to the artist’s profound engagement with biblical prophecy…
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Naslikano leta 1794, Blakeovo del "Človek z razširljenimi rokami" predstavlja več kot le preprosto prikazovanje figure; je surova destilacija romantične občutljivosti – hrepenenje po duhovni povezanosti in objem…
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Prevzemljiva tematika in mitološka navdih To izstopajoče umetniško delo predstavlja globoko simbolično in mitološko bogato prizor, ki zajema nesaharne teme božanske navdihe, prebujanja in duhovnega vodstva. V središču…
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William Blake's "The Descent of Christ," etched in 1804, is not merely a depiction of a biblical scene; it’s a profound meditation on suffering, salvation, and the eternal…
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In the hauntingly beautiful Dante and Virgil at the Gates of Hell, William Blake invites us to stand upon the precipice of the unknown. This masterful illustration, created…
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William Blake's "Antaeus Setting Down Dante and Virgil in the Last Circle of Hell," painted in 1827, is not merely a depiction of a biblical scene; it’s a…
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Introduction to The Blasphemer and William Blake William Blake, a visionary artist, poet, and printmaker, is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history…
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V tihih, vzbudljivih globinah Blakeovega dela "Los v grob" naletimo na prizorišče, ki presega meje zgolj ilustracije in postane globoka meditacija o človeški kondiciji. Ustvarjeno v obdobju intenzivnega…
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The air feels heavy with the weight of an approaching storm as a colossal, muscular dragon dominates the upper reaches of the frame. Its massive, bat-like wings spread…
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The canvas holds a heavy, amber light. Within a dark and nebulous space, muscular figures emerge from streaks of shadow, their forms semi-transparent as if dissolving into the…
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In the quiet intensity of William Blake’s 1799 masterpiece, The Last Supper, the boundaries between the earthly and the eternal seem to dissolve. This is not merely a…
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William Blake's "The Ghost of a Flea," painted between 1819 and 1820, is a captivating example of visionary art housed within the prestigious Tate Gallery in London. This…
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, angleški pesnik, slikar in grafičar, velja za enega najbolj vplivnih umetnikov v zgodovini tako poezije kot vizualnih umetnosti. Njegov edinstven umetniški slog je v sebi združil elemente…
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William Blake's The Sun in His Wrath stands as a cornerstone of Romanticism—a movement that prioritized emotion, imagination, and individual experience above rational observation.
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V globini Williamovega Blakeovega mojstrovine iz leta 1825, Satan pred Božjim prestolom, nas vabi v kraljestvo, kjer se meje med fizičnim in duhovnim razpuščajo. Ta monumentalno dosegnięje v…
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A Descent into Torment: William Blake’s ‘Inferno, Canto VII’ William Blake's powerful depiction of *Inferno, Canto VII, 110-127* transports viewers directly into the heart of Dante Alighieri’s harrowing…
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Angels Ministering to Christ William Blake's "Angels Ministering to Christ" je očarljiva in simbolična slika, ki prikazuje umetnika edinstven slog ter globoko razumevanje kristjane teologije. Ustvarjeno leta 1820,…
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William Blake's "Elisha in the Chamber on the Wall," painted in 1820, isn’t merely a depiction of a biblical scene; it’s an immersive journey into the artist’s profoundly…
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Blake’s depiction of Newton is not a traditional portrait but rather an allegorical representation. The figure of Newton is shown sitting on a rock, his back turned to…
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Delo William Blake z naslovom "Angel, ki se pojavi Zaharijemu", naslikano leta 1800, ni le prikaz biblijske scene; je potovanje v kraljestvo globokega duhovnega hrepčenja in vizionarske intenzivnosti.…
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The Wandering Moon William Blake's The Wandering Moon is a captivating watercolour painting that embodies the essence of Romanticism. Created in 1820, this piece showcases Blake's unique style…
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A Vision of Suffering and Divine Presence: William Blake’s ‘Christ Nailed to the Cross The Third Hour’ William Blake's 1803 watercolor, *Christ Nailed to the Cross The Third…
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Introduction to William Blake William Blake, an English poet, painter, and printmaker, is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of both poetry…
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To stand before William Blake's depiction of Dante and Virgil ante el ángel guardián de la puerta del purgatorio is to confront the very threshold of the soul.…
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William Blake’s “Illustration to Milton’s Comus,” created between 1816 and 1820, isn’t merely a depiction of John Milton’s epic poem; it’s a profound meditation on morality, rebellion, and…
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William Blake: A Visionary Ahead of His Time William Blake (1757-1827) stands apart from his contemporaries as a figure whose artistic genius blossomed posthumously, securing him a revered…
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In the heart of the Romantic era, William Blake captured a moment of profound spiritual turbulence in his 1808 masterpiece, The Casting of the Rebel Angels into Hell.…
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In this graphite pencil rendering, we find ourselves drawn into a moment of profound quietude. A solitary woman reclines within the frame, her figure positioned diagonally to create…
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A Vision of Judgment: William Blake’s “The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins” “The Ghost of Truth,” as this engraving is often referred to, is a powerful…
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The air feels heavy with a quiet, urgent longing as three men stand caught in a moment of profound searching. They reach upward, their hands outstretched toward the…
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In his 1786 masterpiece, Oberon, Titania and Puck with Fairies Dancing, William Blake invites the viewer into a realm where the boundaries between the physical and the spiritual…
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To monumentalno delo, ki ga je leta 1808 ustvaril vizionarski britanski umetnik William Blake, predstavlja močno raziskovanje duhovne borbe, smrtnosti in končnega odkupjenja. Z impresivnimi dimenzijami 496 x…
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Devica Marija drži krstni otrok v svojem lapu, njene roke pa so dvignjene v molitveni položaju orans. Ta kompozicija sledi hieratični, piramidalni strukturi, ki usmerja pogled v tesno,…
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“Job and his Family Restored to Prosperity,” painted by William Blake in 1825, is more than just a biblical scene; it's a profound meditation on faith, suffering, and…
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In the profound depths of William Blake’s 1826 masterpiece, Satan Smiting Job with Boils, viewers are not merely observing a biblical scene but are thrust into a visceral,…
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William Blake's "Glad Day," often referred to as "The Dance of Albion," is a captivating artwork that embodies the spirit of Romanticism and showcases Blake’s unique blend of…
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Pripoved o Kajnu in Abelu je tudi opisana na Wikipediji,Wikipedia, ki ponuja dodatne kontekstualne informacije in ozadje pri Blakeovi sliki.
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We are looking at Job´s evil dreams 2, a monochrome etching created by William Blake. This specific piece was meticulously crafted around 1816. It represents a significant moment…
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William Blake’s “Untitled 10” isn't merely a sketch; it’s a portal into the spiritual landscape of late medieval England. This monochrome masterpiece captures a scene brimming with religious…
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A Descent into Torment: William Blake’s *Virgilio arrojando a Felipe Argenti de la barca de Flegias* This dramatic work by William Blake plunges the viewer directly into the…
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William Blake's "The Fall of Satan" is not merely a depiction of the biblical narrative; it’s a profound and unsettling exploration of human fallibility, divine judgment, and the…
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Uvod v umetnika Williama Blakea in romantizem William Blake, vizionarski umetnik in pesnik, velja za enega najbolj vplivnihic figure v romantični gibanju. Rodjen v Londonu leta 1757, je…
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In the profound depths of William Blake’s Last Judgement, viewers are not merely observing a biblical scene but are instead thrust into a visceral, spiritual confrontation. Executed in…
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A Vision of Paradise Lost: Blake’s Dramatic Interpretation William Blake's "Illustration to Milton’s *Paradise Lost*," created in 1807, is not merely a depiction of biblical narrative; it’s a…
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William Blake's “Dante Tropieza con Bocca degli Abbati,” etched in monochrome around 1826-7, stands as a monumental testament to Romantic fervor and the enduring power of Dante Alighieri’s…
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A Descent into Despair: William Blake’s ‘Ugolino Tells His Cruel History’ This haunting watercolor by the visionary artist William Blake (1757-1827) plunges us directly into one of the…
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A Visionary’s Embrace: William Blake's Dante and Virgil Embarking on Their Journey William Blake, born in London on November 28, 1757, stands as an enigmatic figure within the…
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A Visionary Confrontation: Decoding William Blake’s “Behemoth and Leviathan” William Blake (1757-1827), a titan of Romanticism, wasn't fully appreciated during his lifetime. Today, he stands as a pivotal…
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A Dramatic Encounter with Divine Justice William Blake’s “Job and His Family” stands as a monumental achievement in Romantic engraving, capturing the profound spiritual struggle at the heart…
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A Celestial Record Keeper: Unveiling William Blake’s ‘El Ángel que conserva el gran libro de los actos buenos y los malos’ This captivating colored pencil drawing by the…
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William Blake’s Visionary Masterpiece William Blake, a figure perpetually out of step with his time, yet destined to become one of the most celebrated artists and poets of…
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William Blake’s “Job’s Despair” stands as a cornerstone of Romantic art, encapsulating the era's preoccupation with profound emotion and spiritual questioning. Executed in black and white etching on…
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A Vision of Damnation: William Blake’s *The Hypocrites with Caiaphas* Delving into Dante's Inferno: This powerful engraving by the visionary artist William Blake transports us to the harrowing…
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The Book of Job: When the Morning Stars Sang Together William Blake’s “The Book of Job: When the Morning Stars Sang Together” stands as a monumental achievement in…
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William Blake’s “Job’s Sons and Daughters Destroyed,” a monumental black-and-white lithograph, isn’t merely a depiction of biblical catastrophe; it’s a visceral plunge into the heart of human suffering…
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In the quiet, shadowed corridors of art history, few works possess the raw, spiritual electricity found in William Blake’s Satan Going Forth from the Presence of the Lord.…
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A Vision of Torment: Exploring William Blake’s ‘Job’s Evil Dreams 1’ William Blake's “Job’s Evil Dreams 1” is a profoundly unsettling and captivating work from his series illustrating…
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William Blake's "Untitled 11," a monochrome drawing executed with charcoal or graphite, isn’t merely a depiction of figures; it’s an immersion into the heart of human experience –…
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William Blake's “Untitled 14,” a striking black and white etching, stands as a testament to the Romantic spirit—a fervent embrace of imagination and emotion over rational observation. Executed…
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A Descent into Dante’s Inferno: William Blake's “La serpiente de seis pies ataca a Agnelo dei Brunelleschi” This striking monochrome engraving by William Blake plunges the viewer directly…
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In the profound and often turbulent landscape of William Blake’s imagination, few figures command the screen with as much primal authority as The giant Nimrod. This evocative work…
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The Sea of Time and Space (Vision of the Circle of the Life of Man) is a work by the London-born artist William Blake (1757–1827). Composed in 1821,…
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William Blake's "San Pedro appears to Dante and Beatrice" isn’t merely a watercolor illustration; it’s a portal into the visionary realm of the Romantic imagination. Completed in 1824-27,…
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William Blake’s monochrome engraving, “Wilson Lowry,” is more than just a portrait; it's a meticulously crafted study of human form and the power of line. Created around 1825,…
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Williama Blakea “Sončna Prazgodina”, slikan v letu 1820, ni le prikaz veseljenja; je siječa prehod v umetnikovo izjemno osebno in globoko simbolično kraljevino. Ta akvarelski mojster delo, rojeno…
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Untitled 13: A Fragment of Blake’s Visionary Landscape The artwork presents a striking black and white etching or engraving depicting a reclining figure—a solitary presence amidst an expansive,…
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William Blake’s “Satan Before the Throne of God,” created in 1825, is not merely a depiction of biblical drama; it’s a profound exploration of faith, doubt, and the…
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William Blake’s engraving, “David Hartley,” stands as a testament to the Romantic preoccupation with intellect and moral contemplation—a striking visual representation of a pivotal figure in British scientific…
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In the hauntingly beautiful masterpiece "Agnelo dei Brunelleschi metamorfoseado por la serpiente," we are invited into the feverish, visionary world of William Blake. This work serves as a…
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La Ascensión al purgatorio: A Visionary Encounter with Dante William Blake’s “La Ascensión al purgatorio” isn't merely a depiction of figures climbing a cliff; it’s an embodiment of…
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William Blake's “Satan Smiting Job with Boils” is not merely a depiction of a biblical scene; it’s a visceral plunge into the heart of human suffering, a stark…
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William Blake's "La ciudad de Dite y el Ángel atravesando la Laguna Estigia" stands as a testament to Romantic imagination—a stark black and white print that transcends mere…
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Mirth: A Symphony of Flight and Divine Presence William Blake’s “Mirth” transcends mere depiction; it embodies a profound exploration of spiritual aspiration and the boundless potential for human…
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An Allegory of the Spiritual Condition of Man presents a vertically oriented arrangement of figures within a celestial realm. The composition follows a symmetrical structure centered on an…
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The composition centers on a luminous figure, modeled after the Apollo Belvedere, exerting control over a massive, serpentine sea creature known as Leviathan. This central figure, representing the…
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The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by William Blake | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tate Gallery |
London | 6 | Elohim Ustvarja Adama, Nebukadnezar, Job and his Daughters |
 Yale Center for British Art |
New Haven | 7 | Kristov znižanje, Los v grob, Marija in otrok |
 Muzej fine arts |
Boston | 5 | Satan Watching the Caresses of Adam and Eve, Adam in Eva spita, Krist kot odkupitelj človeštva |
 National Gallery of Art |
Washington | 4 | The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with Sun, Poslednja večerja |
 Metropolitanski muzej umetnosti |
New York | 2 | Pesmi nečutnosti (Naslovna stran), Angel, ki se pojavi Zaharijemu |
 Brooklyn Museum |
Brooklyn | 2 | The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun (Rev. 12: 1-4), The number of the beast is 666 |
 Fitzwilliam Museum |
6 | An Allegory of the Spiritual Condition of Man | |
 British Museum |
London | 3 | Starodavni dnevi |
In his 1786 masterpiece, Oberon, Titania and Puck with Fairies Dancing, William Blake invites the viewer into a realm where the boundaries between the physical and the spiritual…
Stopite bližje, da opazite, kako se svetloba premika znotraj te kompozicije. Znalo se je, da gledamo v nebesno orb, žareč veseni krožni element, ki deluje kot sončna ozadja…
Državljenje v Plameni: William Blakeova Vizija "Rdečega Drakona in Ženske Oblečene z Soncem" William Blakeova vodilna watercolor iz leta 1805, *Rdeči Dromon in Ženska Oblekana z Soncem*, je…
The air feels heavy with a quiet, urgent longing as three men stand caught in a moment of profound searching. They reach upward, their hands outstretched toward the…
Blakeovo delo „Vrtilnica ljubencev, Francesca da Rimini in Paolo Malatesta“, naslikano med letoma 1824–27, ni le prikaz tragične ljubezenske zgodbe; je vizceralna raziskava strasti, krivde in uničujoče moči…
Starodavni dnevi (1794), British Museum, London. Next come Newton and Najstarejši Bog (1794).
37 years old: Starodavni dnevi dates from 1794 and William Blake was born in 1757.
Starodavni dnevi, Newton, Najstarejši Bog, The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with Sun, Rdeči Drakon in Ženska Oblečena z Soncem, Satan se razvija nad Evino, Elohim Ustvarja Adama, Satan Watching the Caresses of Adam and Eve, Vrtilnica ljubencev, Francesca da Rimini in Paolo Malatesta and Hecate. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.
Our catalogue lists 324 works by William Blake, dated from 1786 to 1827.
Most of them are in Tate Gallery (London), Yale Center for British Art (New Haven) and Muzej fine arts (Boston). The table above lists the museums one by one.
In 1820s: 20 of the 100 works on this page date from then, among them Vrtilnica ljubencev, Francesca da Rimini in Paolo Malatesta.
The earliest on this page is Oberon, Titania and Puck with Fairies Dancing (1786), the latest The Ancient of Days (1827).
Mythology (15), Spirituality (9) and Simbolizem (8), among the 100 works on this page.
Acrylic On Canvas: 31 of the 100 works on this page.
Romantizem, as the paintings on this page show.
Elohim Ustvarja Adama, Nebukadnezar and Job and his Daughters are among the 5 works on this page held by the Tate Gallery, London.
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.
William Blake se je rodil 28. novembra 1757 v Londonu v Angliji. Prasil je v gospodinjstvu nad trgovino očeta, ki je prodajal čopičarstvo, na Broad Street 28. Njegovi starši, James Blake in Catherine Wright Armitage Blake, mu je nudila stabilno okolje v času, ko je mesto prehodilo skozi globoke družbene premike. Čeprav je bilo njegovo otroštvo zaznamovano z preprostimi meansmi trgovske družine, so ga njegove zgodnje leta oblikirala izjemna, intenzivna domišljija, ki se je pogosto izrazila skozi vizionarske doživetja, kot je na primeranje angelov v vebranchih dreves med otroškimi sprehodi.
Formalno izobraževanje se je začelo pri desetih letih, ko je bil vpisan v risalno šolo Henryja Parsa. Ta zgodnja izobraževalna pot mu je zagotovila tehnični temelj za kariero, ki se bo kasneje razvila daleč 넘어 preprostega skiciranja. Pri štirihnadestih letih ga je potreba po praktičnem delu vodila v sedemletno delovno izkušnjo oziroma vajeništvo pri gravirju Jamesu Basireju. Ta obdobje je bilo ključno za njegov razvoj, saj ga je uvedlo v strogo mehaniko tiskarstva ter v fizične lastnosti metala in kisline.
Med vajeništvom je Blake preživel veliko časa pri skiciranju grobov v opatiji Westminster. Gototska arhitektura in desgla kamen teh spomenikov sta pustila neizbrisen pečat na njegovo estetsko občutljivost. Te študije so mu omogočile, da je v sebi znotraj sprejel oblike preteklosti, ki jih je kasneje ponovno interpretiral skozi svojo edinstveno in osebno rdečo. Njegovo izobraževanje ni bilo le preprosto usvojevanje zanosa, temveč globoko potovanje v vizualni jezik zgodovine in strukture.
Blakeov ustvarjalni proces je bil opredeljen z nenehnim, nemirnim hrepenenjem po zdrvženju zapisanih besed z vizualno podobo. Skozi svojo umetnost je prestopil meje standardnih komercialnih graviranj svojega obdobja, da bi razvil edinstveno metodo reliefnega žiganja za svoje osvetljene knjige. Ta tehnika je vključevala nanašanje lakova, ki je bil odporen kisionini, na bakrene plošče, kar mu je omogočilo, da je v eno, integrirano obliko vrezal tako besedilo kot ilustracijo. Ta način dela ni bil zgolj tehnična izbira, temveč globoko duhovna odločitev; trdel, da mu je ta proces bil razkrit skozi vizionarsko izkušnjo po smrti njegovega brata Roberta. Skupaj z ženo Catherine, ki mu je pomagala pri tisku in barvanju, je samostojno vodil celotno produkcijo – od prvotnega žiganja do končnega šivenja knjig.
Njegova estetika je predstavljala zavestno odklonost od strogih pravil njegovih sodobnikov. Zavrnil je tradicionalno uporabo linearne perspektive, ki je skušala posnemati fizični svet, in se je odločil za bolj čustveno in simbolično predstavitev prostora. Ta plaskavica vizualnega polja mu je omogočila, da je pred prednost imel notranjo logiko svojih vizij pred omejitvami naturalizma. Da bi te vizije oživeli, je pogosto uporabljal akvarele in tempera barve, barvo pa je ročno nanašal na natisnjene listi, da bi dosegel specifično, osebno teksturo. Njegovo delo je bilo plod tako roke kot duha, pogosto ustvarjano v miru njegovega doma v Londonu.
Prvi znaki njegove umetniške poti so se pojavili z objavo zbirke Poetical Sketches leta 1783. Ta začetna zbirka pesnikov, ki je napovedala njegovo izjemnost, je bila kmalu nato dopolnjena z njegovimi najbolj prepoznavnimi lirskimi dosežki: Songs of Innocence leta 1789 in Songs of Experience leta 1794. Ta dela so v njegovem pisanju vzpostavila neprekinjeno napetost, ki raziskuje globoki kontrast med stanjem nedolžnega otroštva in korupcijo odrasle realnosti. Med letoma 1790 in 1793 je ustvaril tudi provokativno delo The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, ki je skozi prozo in pesniško vrstico izzivalo vzpostavljene moralne in verske doktrine.
Njegov odziv na politične nemiri njegove dobe se je izrazil v njegovih profetskih knjigah. Leti 1793 in 1794 je ustvaril dela America, a Prophecy in Europe, a Prophecy, ki so odražala revolucionarni duh tistega časa. Te publikacije niso bile zgolj besedila, temveč integrirane vizije, kjer so gravirana slika in zapisana beseda delovala kot enota. Njegova pozna leta so bila zaznamana s širokimi, kompleksnimi projekti, ki so zahtevali leta neprekinjenega umetniškega truda.
V zadnjih fazah svojega življenja je William Blake razvijal masivne in zapletene cikluse. Med letoma 1804 in 1808 je delal na seriji Milton, njegovo zadnje velike podvsem pa je bilo delo Jerusalem, ki ga je zmagovalo od leta 1804 do leta 1820. Ta dela predstavljajo vrhunec njegove življenjskega poskusa, da bi ustvaril lastno, zasebno mitologijo – mitologijo, ki je skozi izjemno osebno simbolno izraznost skušala združiti človeški duh z božimmi.
Finančna realnost William Blakeovega življenja je bila pogosto nenehna borba za stabilnost. Večino svoje umetniške poti je preživet, ko je kot delovni gravirer zaslužil na življenje, saj je za preživetje opravljal komercialna dela. Okoli leta 1784 je poskujal vzpostaviti bolj trdno profesionalno osnojo z odprtjem tiskarne skupaj z Jamesom Parkerjem, prijateljem in nekdanjim sodelavnikom pri vajeništvu. Ta podvsem pa mu ni zagotovil dolgotrajne varnosti, ki jo je potreboval. Namesto tega je bil njegov vsotid zavišen od stalne podpore nekaj predanih zasceniteljev, med katerimi je najbolj izstopal Thomas Butts, čija zascena je umetniku omogočila vitalno preživetje pri njegovih bolj osebnih in vizionarskih prizadevih.
Njegova profesionalna geografija se je spreminjalaa ob spremembah življenjskih okolišč. Med letoma 1800 in 1803 se je William Blake preselil v obmorsko mesto Felpham. V tem obdobju je živel in delal pod zasceno Williama Hayleya. Čas v Felphamu mu je nudil začasen oddih od urbanih pritiskov Londona, kar mu je omogočilo, da se je lahko posvetil svojim kompleksnim serijam del. Tudi ko se je soočal z zahtevami naročenih del, je ostala njegova umetnost tesno povezana s specifičnimi potrebami tistih, ki so podpirali njegovo vizijo, pri čemer je pogosto uravnotežal praktične zahteve graviranja za druge z zasebnim, duševnim delom svojega lastnega okrasnega tiska.
V času svojega življenja se je Blakeova vizionarska vizija pogosto soočala s nesporazumom; njegovo delo je bilo pogosto zavrženo kot plod ekscentrične ali nestabilne čevške misli. Živel je v relativnem pozabistvu, medtem ko se je trudil za finančno stabilnost in delal kot gravir.",
Kljub temu so prav tiste lastnosti, ki so ga na začetku devetnajstega stoletja potirale na rob, mu na koncu zagotovile mesto ključne figure romantične gibanja. Njegovo vztrajno vztrajstvo pri zagovarjanju primata domišljije pred omejitvami razuma je postavilo temelj za tiste, ki so pozneje želeli razbiti tradicionalne akademske strukture.
Vpliv njegovega edinstvenega stila je sčasoma dosegel langt izven njegovega neposrednega kroga. Prerafaelitska bratrstva ga je sprejelo kot sorodnega duha, saj so v njegovi zavrnitvi neoklasicističnih konvencij našli skupno izkušnjo. Kako so se pretekli desetletja, je njegov vpliv potoval skozi simbolistična in modernistična gibanja, kjer je našel odjek v njihovem skupnem zanimajanju za subjektivno izkušnjo in duhovno globino. William Blake ni le ilustriral pesnikov; on je ustvaril zasego izdelano mitologijo, ki še danes ostaja neiscrpen vir navdiha za pesnike, slikarje in mislci skozi številna področja umetnosti.
Fizični remnants Blakeove vizionarske vizije so razpršeni po več ključnih svetovnih institucijah, kar odraža globalni doseg njegovega vpliva. V Londonu Tate Gallery hrani šest njegovih del, vključno z pomembnim prikazom iz leta 1795, ki predstavlja Isaaca Newtona. Ta zbirka nudi globok vpogled v tehnično natančnost, ki jo je vnašal v svoje bakrorezke plošče, ter v način, kako je kompleksne duhovne koncepte preoblikoval v vizualno podobo.
Čez Atlantik se njegova prisotnost čuti v več izjemnih ameriških zbirkah. Yale Center for British Art v New Havenu ohranja štiri dela, med katerimi je tista iz leta 1804, ki prikazuje vstop v grob. Medtem Museum of Fine Arts v Bostonu prav tako hrani štiri dela, vključno z njegovo študijo iz leta 1808, ki prikazuje Adam in Eve, ki spalita. Te zbirke omogočajo komparativno raziskovanje njegove umetniške evolucije – od komercialnega gravirja do samostojnega ustvarjalca unikatnih, osvetljenih knjig.
Njegov doseg sega še stranjšo, vse do južne poloble. National Gallery of Victoria v Melbournu vsebuje eno del, delo iz leta 1827 z naslovom Antaeus postavlja Danteja in Vergila v zadnji krog pekel. Ta edinstvena prisotnost v Avstraliji izpostavlja trajno mednarodno zanimanje za njegovo specifično, globoko osebno mitologijo.
