William Blake

(1757-1827)

Ignored and ridiculed in life, he died in relative obscurity, was buried in an unmarked grave, and went on to inspire generations of artists. Produced stunning art for Milton's Paradise Lost and laboured over Dante's Divine Comedy until his dying day.

Wordsworth wrote,

“There was no doubt that this poor man was mad”

and Ruskin called him, "diseased and wild."

From a boy who saw angels in Peckham and who reportedly conversed with the angel Gabriel, Mary and various historical figures...to inspiring the imagination of people across the world.

...imagine, a life beset by visions!