Colinet vertrekt droeviggestemd

Colinet vertrekt droeviggestemd is a late work by the visionary English artist, William Blake, created around 1820-1821. Classified as a print on paper, the piece exemplifies Blake's distinctive linear style and profound engagement with narrative and symbolic imagery during the final phase of his life. This period saw the artist increasingly focused on producing complex illustrations for literary masterpieces.

The subject, Colinet, implies a pastoral setting, characteristic of the literary sources that frequently inspired Blake’s visual output. While the specific source material for this scene is not always identified, Blake often utilized classical or literary figures to explore themes of loss, transition, and spiritual journeys. The composition illustrates a poignant moment of sorrowful departure, executed with the energetic draftsmanship and ethereal quality typical of Blake's late graphic arts. This piece shares thematic resonance with his contemporaneous illustration projects, notably the acclaimed series for the Book of Job.

This print provides crucial insight into the highly individualized technical approaches Blake employed in his graphic work and demonstrates his enduring influence on Romantic and later Symbolist movements. The piece is held in the prestigious collection of the Rijksmuseum, contributing to the museum's significant holdings of 19th-century British prints. As many of Blake’s intricate designs and works have entered the public domain, allowing for wider study and appreciation, this rare example serves as an important record of the master's final creative years.