Beautiful, detailed steel engraving from the picture by William Charles Thomas (W.C.T.) Dobson.
Mr. Dobson was one of the first to represent Job in his days of prosperity.
Here we see Job, represented as a young man, as the central figure of this composition; he appears to be addressing the female lying in front of him, whose companion directs his attention to some person or object not introduced. Behind them are two figures, one of whom whispers in the ear of the other some remarksóevidently of approvalóon the philanthropist.
On the opposite side is a sick, aged man, who is being carried out, after, in all probability, being relieved by Job, on whom the young female behind seems to be invoking a blessing. The little child offering flowers to the benefactor of the poor serves to connect, pictorially, the two principal groups.
Printed on heavyweight ivory/cream stock. Reverse side is blank.
Title (printed below image): The Happy Days of Job
Publication: The Art Journal
Publication Year: 1862
Publisher: London: Virtue & Co., Ltd.
Approximate Page Size (in inches): 9 x 12.75
Approximate Image Size (in inches): 7.5 x 9
Condition: Excellent.
Library blind stamp* in margin goes slightly into image area, but does not detract from the beauty of this print.
*blind stamp: A colorless impression that is embossed on paper.
