Behold now Behemoth which I made with thee (Job 40:15) ) . Original engraving.
London: William Blake, March 8. 1825 [1826]. Original engraving. Platemark 21.5 x 16.3cm; Sheet size 34.6 x 26.2cm. ..Three marginal abrasion.
Printed on thick unwatermarked rag paper.
From the 100 sets on drawing paper, with the word "Proof" removed from the plates, printed in 1826.... Plate 6 from "llustrations of the Book of Job"....
Binyon, 111, second state; Bindman, 631..........."Illustrations of The Book of Job" consists of 22 engraved plates executed entirely with the burin. In the collection of the British Museum there are three complete copies, as well as separate impressions, one related drawing, and the copperplates themselves. In its technical excellence, the series is a tribute to earlier engravers whom Blake admired, such as Albrecht Dürer.
"Illustrations of The Book of Job" was commissioned by John Linnell in 1823. It is dated March 1825 but was not finished until 1826. It is the last of several works on the theme of Job which were made by Blake throughout his career. Initially, about 300 sets of impressions were made - about half of these were described as "proof" sets. John Linnell retained the copperplates and a posthumous edition was printed in 1874. The plates are now in the British Museum. Item #51-7263
Price: $1,600.00