Book of Thel- Thel leaning over the 'Matron Clay' and the worm, 1789

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"The Book of Thel" is a prophetic poem by the English poet, painter, and printmaker William Blake, first published in 1789. Among Blake's illuminated books, "The Book of Thel" is notable for its exploration of themes of innocence, experience, and the existential plight of the human soul. The narrative centers on Thel, a young, virginal female character who resides in the Vales of Har, a symbol of pastoral innocence. Thel is troubled by the impermanence of life and the material world, prompting her to embark on a journey of self-discovery.

One of the most striking images from this work is "Thel leaning over the 'Matron Clay' and the worm," which is both a visual and literary piece. In this illustration, Thel is depicted leaning over a figure representing Matron Clay, who is associated with the material world and the nurturing of life. The presence of the worm, a symbol of death and decay, further emphasizes the poem's meditation on life's transient nature and the cycle of birth and death.

Blake's unique method of relief etching, which he called "illuminated printing," allowed him to create both the text and images of "The Book of Thel." This technique involved writing the text and creating the designs in reverse on copper plates, which were then etched with acid to leave the design in relief, inked, and pressed onto paper. Blake and his wife Catherine would then hand-color the prints with watercolors.

"The Book of Thel" is a significant work in Blake's oeuvre, reflecting his mystical vision and revolutionary approach to art and poetry. The themes in the poem prefigure those in his later prophetic books, such as "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell" and "Songs of Experience." The image of Thel leaning over the Matron Clay and the worm is a poignant representation of the poem's central concerns and is a testament to Blake's ability to fuse visual art with poetic narrative to convey complex philosophical ideas.

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