William Blake - Ancient of Days
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William Blake’s The Ancient of Days from 1794 formed the frontspiece to his book Europe a Prophecy. The image is said to have come to Blake during one of his visions. The figure depicted is Urizen, the embodiment of reason who tries to impose uniformity on the world. The imperatives of the enlightenment were regarded as repressive and evil, and Urizen is seen here dividing the world with his compass
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