William Blake (British, 1757-1827) He Eyed the Serpent and the Serpent Him (Buoso Attacked by Francesco di Cavalcanti in the Form of a

William Blake (British, 1757-1827)

He Eyed the Serpent and the Serpent Him (Buoso Attacked by Francesco di Cavalcanti in the Form of a Serpent), plate 5 from Illustrations to Dante's Divine Comedy, 1827, 20th century impression (Binyon, 131). Unsigned, inscribed "Impression taken from the copper plate in my collection 1953-1954 Lessing Rosenwald 6/1/54" in pencil in the lower margin. Engraving heavy watercolor paper or similar, plate size 11 x 13 7/8 in. (27.6 x 35.2 cm), framed.
Condition: Not examined out of frame.