And smote Job with sore Boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head, 1825, William Blake, British, 1757–1827, 8 1/2 x 6 11/16 in. (21.59 x 16.99 cm) (sheet), Engraving, England, 19th century, The boils signify a spiritual disease involving Job's sensorial and emotional life which deprive him of eternity. The death of Job's senses—sight, hearing, taste and smell—is indicated by the four arrows beneath Satan's right hand. The sun is disappearing, not to be seen again until the last illustration. Job's wife is now separated from her husband yet still ministers to his needs.
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