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Scenes from the Holy Bible

Name: Scenes from the Holy Bible
Author: Gustave Dore
ISBN: 9780785823117

by Gustave Dore (Illustrator), George Davidson

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Overview

Gustave Dore (1832-1883) was an engraver, sculptor and illustrator from France. His wood and steel engravings illustrated books by Lord Byron, Cervantes, Poe, but he is best known for his Biblical illustrations. It was for these that he became famous in his own lifetime, and for which he reaped the most financial success and acclaim. Moving from Genesis to Revelation, this collection contains scenes from just about every Bible story you can imagine. Being engravings, they are all in black-and-white, and utilize contrasting light to bring forth the focus of the scenes.

Synopsis

Containing over 180 of Gustave Dore's most arresting illustrations, Scenes from the Bible offers illuminating evocations of man's struggles - in battle, against disease, hardship, death and ultimately himself - and his redemption through love.