This is a black and white engraving depicting a dramatic and unsettling scene. A large, muscular, and bearded figure dominates the center of the composition. This figure is seated on the ground in a somewhat contorted pose, with legs spread and arms reaching out. The figure appears to be in distress or agony. Surrounding the central figure are several smaller, nude figures, seemingly children or infants. These figures are arranged around the central figure, some reaching up towards it, others lying on the ground. The overall composition is chaotic and filled with a sense of emotional turmoil. The background is filled with dense, intricate lines, creating a dark and textured effect. The style of the engraving is expressive and dramatic, with strong contrasts between light and shadow. The image is accompanied by text at the bottom, which reads "12. Does thy God O Priest take such vengeance as this?" and "Published 17 May 1793 by W. Blake Lambeth". The engraving is likely a work by William Blake, known for his visionary and symbolic art. The scene evokes themes of religious questioning, suffering, and the potential for divine retribution.

A black and white engraving depicting a large, muscular figure surrounded by smaller nude figures, with text at the bottom questioning divine vengeance.

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This is a black and white engraving depicting a dramatic and unsettling scene. A large, muscular, and bearded figure dominates the center of the composition. This figure is seated on the ground in a somewhat contorted pose, with legs spread and arms reaching out. The figure appears to be in distress or agony. Surrounding the central figure are several smaller, nude figures, seemingly children or infants. These figures are arranged around the central figure, some reaching up towards it, others lying on the ground. The overall composition is chaotic and filled with a sense of emotional turmoil. The background is filled with dense, intricate lines, creating a dark and textured effect. The style of the engraving is expressive and dramatic, with strong contrasts between light and shadow. The image is accompanied by text at the bottom, which reads "12. Does thy God O Priest take such vengeance as this?" and "Published 17 May 1793 by W. Blake Lambeth". The engraving is likely a work by William Blake, known for his visionary and symbolic art. The scene evokes themes of religious questioning, suffering, and the potential for divine retribution.

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