A white haired man in a long, pale robe who flees from us with his hands raised

William Blake executed this visionary watercolor as part of his unique body of illuminated works. A white-haired figure in flowing pale robes flees through the composition, embodying the mystical, spiritual themes that defined Blake's art. His figures often move between material and spiritual worlds.

Blake worked as both poet and visual artist, developing a personal mythology that combined biblical imagery with his own prophetic visions. His watercolors and engravings influenced Romantic artists and remain powerful expressions of spiritual imagination.