The Angel Appearing to Zacharias
The Met
Artist: William Blake(British, London 1757–1827 London)
Date: 1799–1800
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Pen and black ink, tempera, and glue size on canvas
Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 15 in. (26.7 x 38.1 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of William Church Osborn, 1951
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A bearded man, winged figure, and candelabrum stand around a smoking altar
Detailed Description
A dark background is illuminated by a bright light from above, revealing three main figures and several objects. On the far left, a large, ornate seven-branched candelabrum, possibly a menorah, stands with seven lit candles. To its right, a tall man with a long white beard and a conical hat stands facing right. He wears a white tunic, a blue robe, and an elaborate gold and red patterned breastplate. A rope or chain is draped around his waist. In the center, a golden altar or censer emits flames and a large plume of blue-grey smoke that rises upwards, partially obscuring the background. To the right of the altar, a winged figure stands in a long, flowing white gown. The figure has large, light-colored wings, curly hair, and holds a staff or scepter in its raised right hand, pointing upwards. Its left hand is at its side. On the far right, a small table or pedestal holds two small, ornate objects. A bright, golden light emanates from the top center, casting rays downwards and illuminating the smoke and the figures. The floor beneath the figures is a reddish-brown.
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