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1. Virgin and Child

Virgin and Child
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1825
Materials & Techniques:
Tempera on panel
Dimensions:
11 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches (28.6 x 23.5 cm)
Collection:
Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
Not on view

2. The Horse

The Horse
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1805
Materials & Techniques:
Tempera with pen and black ink on a copper engraving plate
Dimensions:
4 3/16 x 2 1/2 inches (10.6 x 6.4 cm)
Collection:
Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
Not on view

3. Plate 43 (page 95): 'The goddess bursts in thunder and in flame'

Plate 43 (page 95): 'The goddess bursts in thunder and in flame'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

4. The Book of Thel, Plate 3, "Thel / I / The daughters of Mne Seraphim . . . ."

The Book of Thel, Plate 3, "Thel / I / The daughters of Mne Seraphim . . . ."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 x 9 1/2 inches (30.5 x 24.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

5. The Book of Thel, Plate 5, "II. / O little Cloud . . . ."

The Book of Thel, Plate 5, "II. / O little Cloud . . . ."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 x 9 1/2 inches (30.5 x 24.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

6. Plate 22 (page 40): ' Angels should paint it, angels ever there'

Plate 22 (page 40): ' Angels should paint it, angels ever there'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

7. Plate 24 (page 43): 'NIGHT/ THE/ THIRD,/ NARCISSA'

Plate 24 (page 43): 'NIGHT/ THE/ THIRD,/ NARCISSA'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

8. Plate 27 (page 54): 'The vale of death! that hush'd cimmerian vale'

Plate 27 (page 54): 'The vale of death! that hush'd cimmerian vale'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

9. Plate 34 (page 73): 'Draw the dire steel? -- ah no!-- the dreadful blessing'

Plate 34 (page 73): 'Draw the dire steel? -- ah no!-- the dreadful blessing'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

10. Plate 36 (page 80): 'The thunder if in that the ALMIGHTY dwells'

Plate 36 (page 80): 'The thunder if in that the ALMIGHTY dwells'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

11. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 31, "'Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 31, "'Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

12. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 33, "Like that, the dial speaks; and points to thee"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 33, "Like that, the dial speaks; and points to thee"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

13. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 35, "Teaching, we learn; and giving, we retain"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 35, "Teaching, we learn; and giving, we retain"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

14. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 41, "One radiant Mark, the Deathbed of the Just"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 41, "One radiant Mark, the Deathbed of the Just"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

15. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 49, "As if the sun could envy, check'd his beam"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 49, "As if the sun could envy, check'd his beam"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

16. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 55, "Ungrateful, shall we grieve their hovering shades"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 55, "Ungrateful, shall we grieve their hovering shades"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

17. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 65, Night the Fourth, "The Christian Triumph."

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 65, Night the Fourth, "The Christian Triumph."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

18. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 70, "'Till death, that mighty hunter, earths them all"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 70, "'Till death, that mighty hunter, earths them all"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

19. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 73, "Draw the dire steel? -- ah no!"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 73, "Draw the dire steel? -- ah no!"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

20. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 80, "The thunder if in that the Almighty dwells"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 80, "The thunder if in that the Almighty dwells"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

21. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 75, "The Sun beheld it -- No, the shocking Scene"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 75, "The Sun beheld it -- No, the shocking Scene"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

22. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 86, "His hand the good man fastens on the skies"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 86, "His hand the good man fastens on the skies"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

23. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 87, "Is lost in love! thou great Philanthropist"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 87, "Is lost in love! thou great Philanthropist"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

24. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 93, "If angels tremble, 'tis at such a sight"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 93, "If angels tremble, 'tis at such a sight"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

25. Plate 41 (page 92): 'When faith is virtue, reason makes it so'

Plate 41 (page 92): 'When faith is virtue, reason makes it so'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

26. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 1, "Swift on His Downy Pinion Flies from Woe"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 1, "Swift on His Downy Pinion Flies from Woe"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

27. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 12, "Its favours here are trials, not rewards"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 12, "Its favours here are trials, not rewards"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

28. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 46, "Where sense runs savage broke from reason's chain"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 46, "Where sense runs savage broke from reason's chain"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

29. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 54, "The vale of death! that hush'd cimmerian vale"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 54, "The vale of death! that hush'd cimmerian vale"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

30. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 57, "Trembling each gulp, lest death should snatch the bowl"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 57, "Trembling each gulp, lest death should snatch the bowl"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

31. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 90, "That touch, with charm celestial heals the soul"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 90, "That touch, with charm celestial heals the soul"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

32. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 92, "When faith is virtue, reason makes it so"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 92, "When faith is virtue, reason makes it so"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

33. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 2(b), "Preludium" (Bentley 2b)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 2(b), "Preludium" (Bentley 2b)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in pale brown ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

34. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 5 (Bentley 12)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 5 (Bentley 12)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in orange-brown ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

35. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 6, "In living creations appear'd . . . ." (Bentley 5)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 6, "In living creations appear'd . . . ." (Bentley 5)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in green ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

36. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 7, "As the stars are apart from the earth . . . ." (Bentley 6)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 7, "As the stars are apart from the earth . . . ." (Bentley 6)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in green ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

37. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 11, "Two nostrils bent down to the deep . . . ." (Bentley 13)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 11, "Two nostrils bent down to the deep . . . ." (Bentley 13)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in green ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

38. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 8 (Bentley 9)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 8 (Bentley 9)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in orange-brown ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

39. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 16 (Bentley 17)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 16 (Bentley 17)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in orange-brown ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

40. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 17, "They call'd her Pity and fled . . . ." (Bentley 19)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 17, "They call'd her Pity and fled . . . ." (Bentley 19)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in green ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

41. Plate 19 (page 33): 'Like that, the dial speaks; and points to thee'

Plate 19 (page 33): 'Like that, the dial speaks; and points to thee'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

42. Plate 20 (page 35): 'Teaching, we learn; and giving, we retain'

Plate 20 (page 35): 'Teaching, we learn; and giving, we retain'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

43. Plate 18 (page 31): ''Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours'

Plate 18 (page 31): ''Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

44. Plate 21 (page 37): 'Love, and love only, is the loan for love'

Plate 21 (page 37): 'Love, and love only, is the loan for love'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

45. Plate 7 (page 12): 'Its favours here are trials, not rewards'

Plate 7 (page 12): 'Its favours here are trials, not rewards'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

46. Plate 9 (page 15):' The longest night though longer far, would fail'

Plate 9 (page 15):' The longest night though longer far, would fail'
Creator:
Engravings by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

47. Plate 11 (page 17): 'NIGHT the SECOND/ ON/ TIME,/DEATH/ AND FRIENDSHIP'

Plate 11 (page 17): 'NIGHT the SECOND/ ON/ TIME,/DEATH/ AND FRIENDSHIP'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

48. Plate 4 (page 7): 'Till at Death's toll, whose restless iron tounge'

Plate 4 (page 7): 'Till at Death's toll, whose restless iron tounge'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

49. Plate 6 (page 10): 'Disease invades the chastest temperence'

Plate 6 (page 10): 'Disease invades the chastest temperence'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

50. Plate 8 (page 13): 'The present moment terminates our sight'

Plate 8 (page 13): 'The present moment terminates our sight'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

51. Plate 13 (page 23): 'We censure nature for a span too short'

Plate 13 (page 23): 'We censure nature for a span too short'
Creator:
Engravings by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

52. Plate 3 (page 4): 'What, though my soul fantastick measures trod'

Plate 3 (page 4): 'What, though my soul fantastick measures trod'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

53. Plate 12 (page 19): 'Emblem of that which shall awake the dead'

Plate 12 (page 19): 'Emblem of that which shall awake the dead'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

54. Plate 15 (page 25): 'Behold him, when past by; what then is seen'

Plate 15 (page 25): 'Behold him, when past by; what then is seen'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

55. Plate 17 (page 27): 'O treacherous conscience! while she seems to sleep"

Plate 17 (page 27): 'O treacherous conscience! while she seems to sleep"
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

56. Plate 23 (page 41): 'One radiant MARK; the Death bed of the Just'

Plate 23 (page 41): 'One radiant MARK; the Death bed of the Just'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

57. Plate 26 (page 49): 'As if the sun could envy, check'd his beam'

Plate 26 (page 49): 'As if the sun could envy, check'd his beam'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

58. Plate 28 (page 55): 'Ungrateful, shall we grieve their hovering shades'

Plate 28 (page 55): 'Ungrateful, shall we grieve their hovering shades'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

59. Plate 29 (page 57): 'Trembling each gulp, lest death should snatch the bowl'

Plate 29 (page 57): 'Trembling each gulp, lest death should snatch the bowl'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

60. Plate 30 (page 63): 'This KING OF TERRORS is the PRINCE OF PEACE'

Plate 30 (page 63): 'This KING OF TERRORS is the PRINCE OF PEACE'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

61. Plate 35 (page 75): 'The Sun beheld it -- No, the shocking Scene Drove back his chariot'

Plate 35 (page 75): 'The Sun beheld it -- No, the shocking Scene Drove back his chariot'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

62. Plate 37 (page 86): 'His hand the good man fastens on the skies'

Plate 37 (page 86): 'His hand the good man fastens on the skies'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

63. Plate 42 (page 93): 'If angels tremble, 'tis at such a sight'

Plate 42 (page 93): 'If angels tremble, 'tis at such a sight'
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

64. Young's Night Thoughts, Title Page, "Night the First, On Life, Death and Immortality."

Young's Night Thoughts, Title Page, "Night the First, On Life, Death and Immortality."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

65. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 4, "What, though my soul fantastick measures trod"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 4, "What, though my soul fantastick measures trod"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

66. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 10, "Disease invades the chastest temperence"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 10, "Disease invades the chastest temperence"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

67. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 40, "Angels should paint it, angels ever there"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 40, "Angels should paint it, angels ever there"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

68. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 43, "Night the Third, Narcissa."

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 43, "Night the Third, Narcissa."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

69. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 63, "This King of Terrors is the Prince of Peace"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 63, "This King of Terrors is the Prince of Peace"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

70. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 72, "And vapid; sense and reason shew the door"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 72, "And vapid; sense and reason shew the door"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

71. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 4, "Muster around the bleak desarts . . . ." (Bentley 4)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 4, "Muster around the bleak desarts . . . ." (Bentley 4)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in green ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

72. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 10, "7. From the caverns of his jointed spine . . . ." (Bentley 11)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 10, "7. From the caverns of his jointed spine . . . ." (Bentley 11)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in green ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

73. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 12 (Bentley 22)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 12 (Bentley 22)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in orange-brown ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

74. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 13, "Thus the Eternal Prophet was divided . . . " (Bentley 15)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 13, "Thus the Eternal Prophet was divided . . . " (Bentley 15)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in green ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

75. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 14 (Bentley 14)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 14 (Bentley 14)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in orange-brown ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

76. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 15, "8. The globe of life blood trembled . . . ." (Bentley 18)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 15, "8. The globe of life blood trembled . . . ." (Bentley 18)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in orange-brown ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

77. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 20, "Of life forsaken mountains . . . ." (Bentley 23)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 20, "Of life forsaken mountains . . . ." (Bentley 23)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in green ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

78. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 19, "Stretch'd for a work of eternity . . . ." (Bentley 20)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 19, "Stretch'd for a work of eternity . . . ." (Bentley 20)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in green ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

79. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 18 (Bentley 21)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 18 (Bentley 21)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in orange-brown ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

80. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 21 (Bentley 27)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 21 (Bentley 27)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in orange-brown ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

81. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 22 (Bentley 24)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 22 (Bentley 24)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in orange-brown ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

82. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 24 (Bentley 26)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 24 (Bentley 26)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in orange-brown ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

83. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 25, "They lived a period of years . . . ." (Bentley 28)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 25, "They lived a period of years . . . ." (Bentley 28)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in green ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

84. There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 4, "II Man by his reasoning power . . . ." (Bentley a5)

There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 4, "II Man by his reasoning power . . . ." (Bentley a5)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1788
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 1/4 x 4 inches (13.3 x 10.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

85. There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 7, "V Mans desires . . . . " (Bentley a8)

There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 7, "V Mans desires . . . . " (Bentley a8)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1788
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 1/4 x 4 inches (13.3 x 10.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

86. There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 8, "VI The desires & perceptions . . . . " (Bentley a9)

There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 8, "VI The desires & perceptions . . . . " (Bentley a9)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1788
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 1/4 x 4 inches (13.3 x 10.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

87. There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 9, "Therefore God becomes . . . . " (Bentley b12)

There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 9, "Therefore God becomes . . . . " (Bentley b12)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1788
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 1/4 x 4 inches (13.3 x 10.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

88. America. A Prophecy, Plate 1, Frontispiece

America. A Prophecy, Plate 1, Frontispiece
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1793
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (36.8 x 26.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

89. America. A Prophecy, Plate 10, "The Terror Answered...."

America. A Prophecy, Plate 10, "The Terror Answered...."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1793
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in green-black ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (36.8 x 26.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

90. There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 10, "I Mans perceptions are not bounded . . . . " (Bentley b3)

There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 10, "I Mans perceptions are not bounded . . . . " (Bentley b3)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1788
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 1/4 x 4 inches (13.3 x 10.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

91. There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 3, "I Man cannot naturally . . . ." (Bentley a4)

There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 3, "I Man cannot naturally . . . ." (Bentley a4)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1788
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 1/4 x 4 inches (13.3 x 10.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

92. There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 6, "IV None could have . . . ." (Bentley a7)

There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 6, "IV None could have . . . ." (Bentley a7)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1788
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching and watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 1/4 x 4 inches (13.3 x 10.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

93. America. A Prophecy, Plate 13, "Fiery the Angels Rose...."

America. A Prophecy, Plate 13, "Fiery the Angels Rose...."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1793
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in blue ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (36.8 x 26.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

94. America. A Prophecy, Plate 14, "So Cried He...."

America. A Prophecy, Plate 14, "So Cried He...."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1793
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in green-black ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (36.8 x 26.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

95. There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 11, "II Reason or the ratio . . . . " (Bentley b4)

There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 11, "II Reason or the ratio . . . . " (Bentley b4)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1788
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 1/4 x 4 inches (13.3 x 10.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

96. There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 2, "The Argument . . . . " (Bentley a3)

There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 2, "The Argument . . . . " (Bentley a3)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1788
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 1/4 x 4 inches (13.3 x 10.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

97. There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 1, Frontispiece (Bentley a1)

There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 1, Frontispiece (Bentley a1)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1788
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching and watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 1/4 x 4 inches (13.3 x 10.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

98. There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 5, "III From a perception . . . . " (Bentley a6)

There Is No Natural Religion, Plate 5, "III From a perception . . . . " (Bentley a6)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1788
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 1/4 x 4 inches (13.3 x 10.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

99. America. A Prophecy, Plate 11, "Sound! Sound! My Loud War-Trumpets...."

America. A Prophecy, Plate 11, "Sound! Sound! My Loud War-Trumpets...."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1793
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in green-black ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (36.8 x 26.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

100. America. A Prophecy, Plate 12, "Thus Wept the Angel Voice...."

America. A Prophecy, Plate 12, "Thus Wept the Angel Voice...."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1793
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in blue ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (36.8 x 26.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection