Created on 2024-01-26

This is a black and white illustration showing a central scene framed by a cloud-like border with text above and below the image. At the top, within the cloud border, the text reads "Lo let that night be solitary & let no joyful voice come therein." The central image depicts a man with a long beard and flowing robes, sitting on the ground and lifting his arms towards the sky in a gesture of lamentation or supplication. His expression is one of anguish or deep sorrow. There are three figures seated on the ground near him, with their heads bowed down and covered with their hands or robes, suggesting they are mourning or in despair. The setting appears to be outdoors, with rocks or possibly small cave openings in the background and a darkened sky. Below the image, the text continues within a similar cloud-like border, stating "Let the Day perish wherein I was Born. And they sat down with him upon the ground seven days & seven nights & none spake a word unto him for they saw that his grief was very great." At the very bottom left corner of the paper, there is additional text that reads "London, Published as the Act directs, March 8 1825, by W. Blake." This indicates that the illustration was published by William Blake in London on the specified date.

Created on 2024-03-30

The image appears to be an etching or engraving depicting a solitary figure sitting alone in a mountainous landscape. The figure has their arms raised, as if in contemplation or prayer. The text below the image includes a quote and mentions a "Day" that the figure seems to be connected to. The overall mood of the image is one of solemnity and introspection.