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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)