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An International Punch, drawing for the magazine Le Journal pour Rire, 1849. Artist: Gustave DoreAn International Punch, drawing for the magazine Le Journal pour Rire, 1849. Found in the collection of the Russian State Archive of Literature and Art, Moscow
Storm on the Cervin Mountain, 19th century. Artist: Gustave DoreStorm on the Cervin Mountain, 19th century
Lambeth Gas Works, 1872. Artist: Gustave DoreLambeth Gas Works, 1872. Showing gas retorts, coal pods and workers. From the 19th century, manufactured gas was made by the distillation of coal
Over London by Rail, 1872. Artist: Adolphe Francois PannemakerOver London by Rail, 1872. Men and women in the back yards of tenements in the East End of London, with a steam locomotive passing over a bridge in the background
Warehousing in the City, 1872. Artist: Adolphe Francois PannemakerWarehousing in the City, 1872; showing warehouse workers using rope pulleys to hoist barrels and packages at a warehouse in the City of London
Esther in the presence of Ahasuerus, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreEsther in the presence of Ahasuerus, 1866. Esther (Haddash or Hadassah) coming into the presence of King Ahasuerus fainting in fear as she expects to die if it is discovered that she is a Jew
Charon the ferryman rowing to collect Dante and Virgil, to carry them across the Styx, 1861. Artist: Gustave DoreCharon the ferryman rowing to collect Dante and his guide, Virgil, to carry them across the Styx, 1861. Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) was a great admirer of Virgil
Jesus raising Lazarus from his tomb, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave DoreJesus raising Lazarus from his tomb, 1865-1866. From the Bible (John 2:43)
Hell: the city of Dis, Roman god of the underworld, 1863. Artist: Gustave DoreHell: the city of Dis, Roman god of the underworld, 1863. Dante and Virgil observing sinners burning in Hell. From Inferno, first part of Divina Commedia by Dante Alighieri
Martyrdom of St Stephen, c36 (1866). Artist: Gustave DoreMartyrdom of St Stephen, c36 (1866). St Stephen, the first Christian martyr, having been found guilty of blasphemy by the Sanhedrin, the supreme council of the Jews, being stoned to death
Judgement of Solomon, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreJudgement of Solomon, 1866. From the Bible (I Kings 3.25)
Crucifixion, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreCrucifixion, 1866. Jesus being nailed to the cross. From the Bible (John 19.18)
The Deluge, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreThe Deluge, 1866. The last frantic attempts to cling to life. And all flesh died that moved upon the earth.... From the Bible (Genesis 7.22)
Judas betraying Christ with a kiss, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreJudas betraying Christ with a kiss, 1866. From the Bible (Matthew 26.9)
Samson and Delilah, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreSamson and Delilah, 1866. Delilah the Philistine, learns from her lover, Samson the Israelite, that the secret of his great strength lies in his long hair. She then betrays him to her own people
The miraculous draught of fishes, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreThe miraculous draught of fishes, 1866. In the New Testament gospels chronicling the life of Jesus Christ, there are a number of accounts of miracles
Christ healing the man sick of the palsy, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreChrist healing the man sick of the palsy, 1866. In the New Testament gospels chronicling the life of Jesus Christ, there are a number of accounts of miracles of healing
Jacobs dream of a stairway leading to heaven with God at the top, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave DoreJacobs dream of a stairway leading to heaven with God at the top, 1865-1866. From Gustave Dores Bible (Genesis 28:12)
Dante and Virgil looking down upon souls in torment in the inferno, 1863. Artist: Gustave DoreDante and Virgil looking down upon souls in torment in the inferno, 1863. Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) was a great admirer of Virgil, and in his Divina Commedia (Divine Comedy)
Conversion of St Paul on the road to Damascus, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave DoreConversion of St Paul on the road to Damascus, 1865-1866. From Gustave Dores Bible (Acts 9)
Heliodorus attempting to take treasure from the Temple at Jerusalem, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave DoreHeliodorus attempting to take treasure from the Temple at Jerusalem, 1865-1866. Heliodorus and his bodyguard are attacked by three angels, one of them riding a winged horse
Tobias with the Archangel Raphael, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave DoreTobias with the Archangel Raphael, 1865-1866. Tobias with the Archangel who helped him catch fish which would miraculously restore his fathers eyesight. Plate from Gustave Dores Bible (Tobias 6.6)
Return of the Prodigal Son, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave DoreReturn of the Prodigal Son, 1865-1866. Parable in which a younger son requested his portion of the family property and left home for a distant country
The baptism of Christ, 1st century, (1865-1866). Artist: Gustave DoreThe baptism of Christ, 1st century, (1865-1866). St John the Baptist, wearing an animal skin, shown baptising Jesus. From the Bible (Matthew 3:15). (London, 1865-1866)
King Solomon welcoming the Queen of Sheba, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave DoreKing Solomon welcoming the Queen of Sheba, 1865-1866. From Gustave Dores illustrated Bible (I Kings10:2)
Wentworth Street, Whitechapel, London, 1872. A scene depicting life in the poor Jewish quarter of the city. From London: A Pilgrimage by Blanchard Jerrold and Gustave Dore. (London, 1872)
Dudley Street, Seven Dials, London, 1872. Unkempt, dirty children play in the street while a cab tries to drive through without crushing them
A City Thoroughfare, London, 1872. A scene of chaotic traffic congestion with a London policeman trying to get vehicles moving. From London: A Pilgrimage by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold
Christ mocked and the Crown of Thorns placed on his head. Artist: Gustave DoreChrist mocked and the Crown of Thorns placed on his head. From Gustave Dores illustrated Bible, 1866
The Workmens Train, 1872. This picture shows steam trains at Gower Street station on the Metropolitan (underground) railway which opened in 1863. Workers hurry to catch their morning train to work
Judith about to cut off the head of Holofernes, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreJudith about to cut off the head of Holofernes, 1866. Judith, Jewish heroine, having gained confidence of the Assyrian general Holofernes
Jacob, keeping Labans flocks, sees Rachel at the well, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreJacob, keeping Labans flocks, sees Rachel at the well. From the Bible (Genesis 29)
Rizpah, King Sauls concubine, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreRizpah, King Sauls concubine, 1866. Rizpah stopping the birds and beasts devouring the bodies of her sons and five others killed by the Gibeonites as a harvest sacrifice after a famine
Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi and promising to stay with her now they are bereaved, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreRuth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi and promising to stay with her now they are bereaved, 1866. From the Bible (Ruth 1.14)
Jezebel, Phoenician princess and wife of King Ahab of Israel, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreJezebel, Phoenician princess and wife of King Ahab of Israel, 1866. Jezebel, a pagan, is described in the Bible as having turned Ahab away from the true God
Esther (c450 BC) before her husband King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) of Persia, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreEsther (c450 BC) before her husband King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) of Persia, 1866. She is denouncing Haman as the enemy who would have her and her people (the Jews) killed. From the Bible (Esther 1-10)
Angel showing Mary Magdalene and the other Mary Christs empty tomb, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave DoreAngel showing Mary Magdalene and the other Mary Christs empty tomb, 1865-1866. From the Bible (Mark 16.5)
Dante and Virgil looking into the inferno, 1863. Artist: Gustave DoreDante and Virgil looking into the inferno, 1863. Dante, keeping close to his guide Virgil, looks down at one of the sinners burning in hell in their open tombs
Micah the Moreshite prophet preaching to the Israelites, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave DoreMicah the Moreshite prophet preaching to the Israelites, 1865-1866. For, behold, the Lord cometh forth... and will come down, and tread upon the high places of the earth
Jesus walking on the water, 1866Jesus walking on the water, from Matthew 14:25. Illustration from Gustave Dores Bible, Wood engraving, 1866
Judas Maccabaeus leading Jewish army into battleJudas (Jehudah) Maccabaeus (Maccabee), leader of the Jews from 166 BC leading his army into battle. 1 Maccabees 5. From Gustasve Dores illustrated Bible, 1866. Wood engraving
Pestilence, one of the Seven Plagues of Egypt, 1866. Artist: Gustave DorePestilence, one of the Seven Plagues of Egypt, 1866. From the Bible (Exodus)
Bull Dogs, 1872. Creator: Gustave DoréBull Dogs, 1872. Originally used for bull baiting made illegal in England by the Cruelty to Animals Act 1835. From " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold
Barnes Bridge, 1872. Creator: Gustave DoréBarnes Bridge, 1872. Spectators under Grade II listed Barnes Railway Bridge built 1849 by Joseph Locke, during a boat race on the River Thames. From, " LONDON
Now seest thou, son! The souls of those, whom anger overcame, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréNow seest thou, son! The souls of those, whom anger overcame, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil. Illustration from " The Vision of Hell" (Inferno)
Bard ! willingly I would address those two together coming, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréBard ! willingly I would address those two together coming, which seem so light before the wind, c1890. Illustration from " The Vision of Hell" (Inferno)
