Charon and the damned souls

William Blake (1757–1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker. Largely unrecognised during his life, Blake has become a seminal figure in the history of the poetry and visual art of the Romantic Age. What he called his "prophetic works" were said by the 20th-century critic Northrop Frye to form "what is in proportion to its merits the least read body of poetry in the English language". Whi

William Blake

Explore William Blake's visionary art & poetry (1757-1827). A Romantic icon known for mystical themes, illuminated printing, & works like 'The Tyger'. Discover his legacy!