Gustave Dore Collection (#3)

Jonathan Maccabee destroys the Temple of Dagon, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving)
3665611 Jonathan Maccabee destroys the Temple of Dagon, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Jonathan Maccabee destroys the Temple of Dagon)

Vision of the prophet Daniel, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665542 Vision of the prophet Daniel, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Vision of the prophet Daniel, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Jonah ejected onto dry land by the whale, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665541 Jonah ejected onto dry land by the whale, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Jonah ejected onto dry land by the whale)

Illustration of an oriental camel train with servants and carriage
5306315 Illustration of an oriental camel train with servants and carriage. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration of King William of Orange. from La legende de Croque-Mitaine
5306309 Illustration of King William of Orange. from La legende de Croque-Mitaine. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Universal History Archive/UIG

1868 Edition of Miguel de Cervantes Don Quixote with illustrations by Gustave Dore
5305628 1868 Edition of Miguel de Cervantes Don Quixote with illustrations by Gustave Dore; (add.info.: 1868 Edition of Miguel de Cervantes Don Quixote with illustrations by Gustave Dore)

Illustration for Don Quichotte written by Miguel de Cervantes. By French artist, Gustave Dore (1832-1883)
5669601 Illustration for Don Quichotte written by Miguel de Cervantes. By French artist, Gustave Dore (1832-1883), 1863 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration for Don Quichotte written by Miguel de Cervantes. By French artist, Gustave Dore (1832-1883)
5669599 Illustration for Don Quichotte written by Miguel de Cervantes. By French artist, Gustave Dore (1832-1883), 1863 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration by Gustave Dore for the 1866 edition of John Milton's Paradise Lost - Satan resting on the mountain
5309207 Illustration by Gustave Dore for the 1866 edition of John Milton's Paradise Lost - Satan resting on the mountain; (add.info)

Portrait of Sancho Panza, 1869 (engraving)
8822169 Portrait of Sancho Panza, 1869 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Sancho Panza (Panca) in profile with hat - Engraving by Gustave Dore for the "Adventures of Don

Don Quichotte sur son cheval, suivi par Sancho sur son ane, 1863 (gravure)
8899810 Don Quichotte sur son cheval, suivi par Sancho sur son ane, 1863 (gravure) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Don Quichotte sur son cheval, suivi par Sancho sur son ane)

Illustration of the star sign Scorpio. from La legende de Croque-Mitaine
5306314 Illustration of the star sign Scorpio. from La legende de Croque-Mitaine. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Universal History Archive/UIG

Artaxerxes grants freedom to the Jews in Persia, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving)
3665604 Artaxerxes grants freedom to the Jews in Persia, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Artaxerxes grants freedom to the Jews in Persia)

Jesus crucified, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665429 Jesus crucified, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Jesus crucified, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Samson carries the doors of the Temple of Baal, on his back, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665390 Samson carries the doors of the Temple of Baal, on his back, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Samson carries the doors of the Temple of Baal)

The temptation of Christ, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665351 The temptation of Christ, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The temptation of Christ, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Jesus and the Good Samaritan, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665346 Jesus and the Good Samaritan, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Jesus and the Good Samaritan, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Jesus before the doctors, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665345 Jesus before the doctors, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Jesus before the doctors, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Death of Absalom son of King David, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665342 Death of Absalom son of King David, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Death of Absalom son of King David, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Illustration of American forest. from La legende de Croque-Mitaine
5306311 Illustration of American forest. from La legende de Croque-Mitaine. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Universal History Archive/UIG

The flagellation of Christ; Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3666119 The flagellation of Christ; Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The flagellation of Christ; Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss; Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3666118 Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss; Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss; Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

The "Fables de Jean La Fontaine" : the "chartier embourbe" (carter stuck in the mud)
1733747 The "Fables de Jean La Fontaine" : the "chartier embourbe" (carter stuck in the mud), engraving by Paul Jonnard-Pacel after Gustave Dore, 1868 by Dore

Croque-Mitaine (hobgoblin). 1892 Edition with Illustrations by Paul Gustave Dore
5306559 Croque-Mitaine (hobgoblin). 1892 Edition with Illustrations by Paul Gustave Dore; Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration for Don Quichotte written by Miguel de Cervantes. By French artist, Gustave Dore (1832-1883)
5669597 Illustration for Don Quichotte written by Miguel de Cervantes. By French artist, Gustave Dore (1832-1883), 1863 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration for Don Quichotte written by Miguel de Cervantes. By French artist, Gustave Dore (1832-1883)
5669596 Illustration for Don Quichotte written by Miguel de Cervantes. By French artist, Gustave Dore (1832-1883), 1863 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration of Roland on horseback. from La legende de Croque-Mitaine
5306312 Illustration of Roland on horseback. from La legende de Croque-Mitaine. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Universal History Archive/UIG

King David Punishing The Ammonites, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving)
3665617 King David Punishing The Ammonites, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: King David Punishing The Ammonites)

Illustration for Don Quichotte written by Miguel de Cervantes. By French artist, Gustave Dore (1832-1883)
5669595 Illustration for Don Quichotte written by Miguel de Cervantes. By French artist, Gustave Dore (1832-1883), 1863 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

King Solomon receives the queen of Sheba, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665489 King Solomon receives the queen of Sheba, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: King Solomon receives the queen of Sheba)

The crucifixion of Christ, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665433 The crucifixion of Christ, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The crucifixion of Christ, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

The death of Christ on the cross, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665430 The death of Christ on the cross, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The death of Christ on the cross, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Queen Vashti refuses to appear for the King, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665414 Queen Vashti refuses to appear for the King, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Queen Vashti refuses to appear for the King)

Jesus meets an angel in the garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives, in Jerusalem
3665406 Jesus meets an angel in the garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives, in Jerusalem, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore

Jacob at Prayer, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665404 Jacob at Prayer, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Jacob at Prayer, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

The death of Ahab, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665397 The death of Ahab, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The death of Ahab, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Foreign Nations Are Slain By Lions In Samaria, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665388 Foreign Nations Are Slain By Lions In Samaria, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Foreign Nations Are Slain By Lions In Samaria)

Cain and Abel offer sacrifices, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665373 Cain and Abel offer sacrifices, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Cain and Abel offer sacrifices, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Matthias Appeals to the Jewish Refugees, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665343 Matthias Appeals to the Jewish Refugees, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Matthias Appeals to the Jewish Refugees)

La Fontaine's fable (by Jean de La Fontaine, 17th century) : The Oyster and litigants
1733746 La Fontaine's fable (by Jean de La Fontaine, 17th century) : The Oyster and litigants, engraving by Fournier after Gustave Dore, 1868 by Dore

Elijah destroys the messengers of Ahaziah, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665381 Elijah destroys the messengers of Ahaziah, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Elijah destroys the messengers of Ahaziah)

Nomad family of musicians (engraving)
8679741 Nomad family of musicians (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 19, 9x18, 7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustave Dore's family of nomadic musicians); © Erik Pierre Hofmann

Prologue to the Adventures of Don Quixote, 1869 (engraving)
8822170 Prologue to the Adventures of Don Quixote, 1869 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jesus preaches by the shores of the Sea of Galilee, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving)
3665616 Jesus preaches by the shores of the Sea of Galilee, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info)

Noah sends out a dove from the ark to find dry land after the great flood, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665377 Noah sends out a dove from the ark to find dry land after the great flood, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore

So Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole. Numbers 21:7, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665370 So Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole. Numbers 21:7, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore

An Angel Met Balaam with a Sword, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665369 An Angel Met Balaam with a Sword, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: An Angel Met Balaam with a Sword, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Gustave Dore - 1832-73 French artist and book illustrator engraving after a self portrait sketch
3525330 Gustave Dore - 1832-73 French artist and book illustrator engraving after a self portrait sketch by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info)

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Gustave Doré, a renowned French artist of the 19th century, captured the essence of various themes and stories through his intricate engravings. From depicting the celestial beauty in Dante's Paradiso to illustrating the dark alleys of Victorian London, Doré's artistic prowess knew no bounds. In Canto 31 of Paradiso, Doré skillfully portrayed a saintly throng forming a celestial rose (rose celeste) in the empyrean. The delicate details and ethereal aura emanating from his work transport viewers into this divine realm. Contrasting with this heavenly scene is Doré's depiction of Victorian London as a shady place. Through his engravings, he exposed the grim reality lurking behind its grand façade, shedding light on societal issues that plagued this era. Doré also delved into literature by bringing Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" to life. His illustration capturing the moment when the mariner shot an albatross showcases both his attention to detail and ability to convey emotions through art. The Mouth of Hell engraving stands as another testament to Doré's talent for portraying darkness and despair. With meticulous strokes, he depicted Charon, the ferryman guiding lost souls across River Styx into damnation—a haunting image that lingers in one's mind. However, it was not only gloom that fascinated Gustave Doré; he also explored religious themes such as Jesus praying in Gethsemane Garden or Satan vanquished in Milton's Paradise Lost. His ability to capture these profound moments evokes contemplation and introspection within viewers. Doré even ventured beyond literature and religion by illustrating scenes from Don Quixote or depicting social realities like The Devils Acre - Westminster or The New Zealander—each piece showcasing his versatility as an artist who could tackle diverse subjects with equal brilliance.