Nebuchadnezzar — William Blake

William Blake’s Nebuchadnezzar, dated 1795, presents the Babylonian king in a state of profound abasement, drawing on the biblical account of his fall from power and reason. Bent close to the earth, the figure embodies the consequences of pride and the fragility of human greatness. Blake’s visionary imagination and expressive, muscular draughtsmanship transform the Old Testament subject into a haunting meditation on judgement, humility, and spiritual estrangement. This museum-inspired reproduction honours the work’s solemn intensity and the prophetic character associated with Blake’s art. Printed as a premium matte fine-art print on 200 gsm paper, it brings a powerful biblical image into spaces devoted to reflection, faith, and an appreciation of sacred art.