Figure Studies
St Peter and St James with Dante and Beatrice
William Blake
A visionary watercolor illustration by William Blake depicting a celestial encounter from Dante's Divine Comedy.
Sealing the Stone and Setting a Watch
William Blake
1800 · Medium Not Listed
A visionary watercolor by William Blake depicting a biblical scene with his characteristic fluid lines and heroic anatomy.
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Where it works
A measured piece with active movement with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Best on mid-tone or darker walls
- Color notes
- Warm beige, Soft gray
About the piece
Rendered around 1800, this watercolor by the English visionary William Blake illustrates the biblical moment of sealing the tomb. The work exemplifies Blake's unique style, combining Neo-classical muscularity with a spiritual, ethereal atmosphere through delicate washes and strong outlines.
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