Luigi Schiavonetti; William Blake

Luigi Schiavonetti and William Blake are documented as collaborative artists active in 1808. Their known artistic output consists primarily of technical materials, likely focusing on engraving or printmaking.

Twelve of their joint works are represented in significant museum collections, establishing the historical importance of their partnership. The National Gallery of Art holds several key examples of these artifacts. Notable collaborative pieces include the large-scale print The Day of Judgment, as well as the compositions Christ descending into the Grave and Death’s Door. Other documented works include Death of the Strong Wicked Man and The Counseller, King, Warrior, Mother &Child, in the Tomb.

These complex compositions demonstrate the specific style of Luigi Schiavonetti; William Blake prints from the early nineteenth century. Today, many of these museum-quality historical works are available for study and appreciation through the public domain.