The Book of Job: Pl. 19, Every one also gave him a piece of Money is a powerful engraving created by William Blake in 1825. This highly detailed piece belongs to the artist's renowned series illustrating the ancient biblical narrative of Job’s suffering and ultimate redemption. Produced late in the artist’s life in the United Kingdom, the series cemented Blake’s reputation as an unparalleled visionary and a master of graphic arts.
The medium of engraving allowed Blake to achieve fine, expressive lines, which he used to combine text, figures, and abstract forms into a cohesive theological statement. This print depicts the moment of restoration for Job. Having endured immense personal trials, the patriarch is shown receiving gifts of money and support from his family and friends, symbolizing divine grace and the renewal of his prosperity. Blake employs a structured symmetry in the composition, often contrasting the despair of the earlier plates with the newfound harmony shown here. The central image is framed by intricate textual and figurative borders, characteristic of Blake’s prints, which amplify the scriptural themes of piety and perseverance.
As one of the most famous examples of British printmaking from the Romantic era, this series remains highly influential among artists and scholars. The meticulous execution demonstrates Blake's sophisticated understanding of the engraving process. Many of Blake’s late works, including The Book of Job: Pl. 19, Every one also gave him a piece of Money, have entered the public domain, allowing for widespread study and appreciation of his distinctive symbolic language. This important print is held in the esteemed collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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