Deaths Door, pl. 12, illustration from The Grave, A Poem by William Blake

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Deaths Door, pl. 12, illustration from The Grave, A Poem by William Blake

XYC290781 Deaths Door, pl.12, illustration from The Grave, A Poem by William Blake (1757-1827) engraved by Luigi Schiavonetti (1765-1810), 1808 (etching) by Blake, William (1757-1827) (after); 24x13.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; (add.info.: subtitle Tis but a Night, a long and moonless Night, /We make the Grave our Bed, and then are gone! ; ); English, out of copyright

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. This photo print, titled "Deaths Door, pl. 12" takes us on a profound visual exploration of mortality through the lens of William Blake's poetic masterpiece, The Grave. Engraved by Luigi Schiavonetti in 1808, this etching measures 24x13.9 cm and is housed at the Yale Center for British Art. In this haunting illustration, an old man leans heavily on his crutch as he stands before a towering mausoleum nestled against a mountainside backdrop. Symbolism abounds as we witness his vulnerable nudity juxtaposed with the doorway to death itself. Blake's evocative words accompany this image: "Tis but a Night, a long and moonless Night; We make the Grave our Bed, and then are gone!". These lines remind us that life is fleeting and transient—a mere nightfall leading to eternal slumber. Through its powerful symbolism of old age and passing over into death's embrace, this artwork invites contemplation about our own mortality. It serves as a poignant reminder that life is ephemeral and encourages us to reflect upon how we spend our precious time on Earth. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking piece from William Blake's visionary mind, it stirs within us an appreciation for both artistry and introspection—an invitation to ponder what lies beyond Death's Door.

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