Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Luigi Schiavonetti, 1765–1810, Italian

after William Blake, 1757–1827, British

Text by Robert Blair, 1699–1746, British

Published by Cadell & Davies, 1773–1836, British
Title:
The Day of Judgment
Date:
1808
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Binding: 16 inches (40.6 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered below image, lower left: "Drawn by W.Blake"; lower right: "Etched by L.Schiavonetti"; lower center: "The Day of Judgment. | London, Published May 1st. 1808, by Cadell & Davis, Strand."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.1457
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
grave | Christ | throne | book | angel | heaven | flames | hell | literary theme | religious and mythological subject | nude | soul | climbing | begging | death | chaos | light | cloud | steps | The Grave (1743) by Robert Blair (1699-1746)
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:2384