Gustave Dore Illustrations

The Dore Gallery by Edmund Ollier - Cassel, Petter and Galpin (London-New York) 1870

Vintage illustration from the story Orlando Furioso. Grim reaper leading the army of the dead. Orlando Furioso (The Frenzy of Orlando) an Italian epic poem by Ludovico Ariosto, illustrated by Gustave Dore. The story is also a chivalric romance which stemmed from a tradition beginning in the late Middle Ages.

Vintage engraving from La Fontaine's Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. Winged Deaths Head

Engraving depicting Jacob wrestles with the angel made in 1866 by Gustave Doré to illustrate a new edition of the Holy Bible.

Engraving by Gustave Dore (1832 1883) David slays Goliath Samuel 17 illustration was published in "bible or books of new testament and old testament"(1875) scan by Ivan Burmistrov

The Dore Gallery by Edmund Ollier - Cassel, Petter and Galpin (London-New York) 1870

Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane while the disciples sleep. Matthew 26 illustration was published in "bible or books of new testament and old testament"(1875) scan by Ivan Burmistrov

Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ.

Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing Jesus Praying in the Garden

Death of JesusThree of the four Gospels that record the earthly life and ministry of Jesus — Matthew, Mark and Luke — mention that the sky became dark as Jesus hung on the cross. “It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three, because the sun's light failed,” according to Luke 23:44Golgotha, (Aramaic: “Skull”) also called Calvary, skull-shaped hill in ancient Jerusalem, the site of Jesus' Crucifixion. It is referred to in all four Gospels ( Matthew 27:33, Mark 15:22, Luke 23:33, and John 19:17 )Original edition from my own archivesSource : Sagrada Biblia 1884Graveur : H. PisanDrawing : Gustave Doré

Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing the nativity scene of the baby jesus in his cradle

"Moses breaking tables of the law, a scene from the bible. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Engraving by Gustave Dore (1832 1883) John’s revelation of the Last Judgment. Revelation 20 illustration was published in "bible or books of new testament and old testament"(1875) scan by Ivan Burmistrov

Drawing of Death on the pale horse made in 1866 by Gustave Doré to illustrate a new edition of the Holy Bible.

Engraving depicting the Destruction of Leviathan made in 1866 by Gustave Doré to illustrate a new edition of the Holy Bible.

Engraving depicting Abraham and the three angels made in 1866 by Gustave Doré to illustrate a new edition of the Holy Bible.

Engraving by Gustave Dore (1832 1883) Isaiah prophesies the destruction of the Leviathan Isaiah 27 illustration was published in "bible or books of new testament and old testament"(1875) scan by Ivan Burmistrov

Illustration from Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes, illustrated by Gustave Dore. Don Quixote, thus unhappily hurt, was extremely sullen and melancholy

Engraving depicting Death sitting on the moon made in 1884 by Gustave Doré to illustrate Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven.

Vintage engraving of The prince discovering Sleeping Beauty, Sleeping beauty, Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault illustrated by Gustave Dore. A classic fairy tale about a princess that is cursed to sleep for a hundred years by an evil fairy, where she would be awakened by a handsome prince.

Vintage illustration Milton's Paradise Lost. High on a throne of royal state, which far Outshone the wealth of Ormus and of Ind. Book II, lines 1, 2

Engraving by Gustave Doré representing Archangel Gabriel announcing the incarnation to Mary.

Jesus and the disciples at the Last Supper. John 13 illustration was published in "bible or books of new testament and old testament"(1875) scan by Ivan Burmistrov

Engraving by Gustave Dore (1832 1883) illustration was published in 1875 An angel in the sepulcher announces to the women that Jesus has risen. Matthew 28,5

Astrologers from the East came to Jerusalem, saying: ‘Where is the one born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when we were in the East, and we have come to do obeisance to him.’”—Matthew 2:1, 2.Original edition from my own archivesSource : Sagrada Biblia 1884Graveur : Pannemaker

John’s revelation of the new Jerusalem. Revelation 21 illustration was published in "bible or books of new testament and old testament"(1875) scan by Ivan Burmistrov

The Leviathan is a sea serpent demon noted in theology and mythology. It is referenced in several books of the Hebrew Bible, including Psalms, the Book of Job, the Book of Isaiah, and the pseudepigraphical Book of Enoch. The Leviathan is often an embodiment of chaos, threatening to eat the damned when their lives are over. In the end, it is annihilated. Christian theologians identified Leviathan with the demon of the deadly sin envy. Gustave Louis Christophe Doré ( 6 January 1832 – 23 January 1883 ) was a French printmaker, illustrator, painter, comics artist, caricaturist, and sculptor. He is best known for his prolific output of wood-engravings illustrating classic literature, especially those for the Vulgate Bible and Dante's Divine Comedy.Original edition from my own archivesSource : Sagrada Biblia 1884

Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore, from Milton's Paradise Lost. Towards the coast of Earth beneath, Down from the ecliptic, sped with hoped success, Throws his steep flight in many an aery wheel. Book III, lines 739 - 741

The baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist is a major event in the life of Jesus which is described in the three synoptic Gospels of the New Testament ( Matthew, Mark and Luke ), in which John baptized Jesus with water to fulfill all righteousness ( Matthew 3:15 ).Original edition from my own archivesSource : Sagrada Biblia 1884

Peter and the disciples preach the gospel. Acts 2 illustration was published in "bible or books of new testament and old testament"(1875) scan by Ivan Burmistrov

Engraving by Gustave Doré representing the Egyptians drown in the Red Sea.

The Birth of Jesus Christ (Luke 2, 10 - 12). Wood engraving by Gustave Doré (French painter and engraver, 1832 - 1883), published in 1888.

The Dore Gallery by Edmund Ollier - Cassel, Petter and Galpin (London-New York) 1870

The Inferno, Canto 14

Steel engraving from Gustave Dore Gallery London 1882

Jesus being taken up to heaven in his resurrected body in the presence of eleven of his apostles, 40 days after the crucifixionGustave Louis Christophe Doré ( 6 January 1832 – 23 January 1883 ) was a French printmaker, illustrator, painter, comics artist, caricaturist, and sculptor. He is best known for his prolific output of wood-engravings illustrating classic literature, especially those for the Vulgate Bible and Dante's Divine Comedy.Original edition from my own archivesSource : Sagrada Biblia 1884

Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore, from Milton's Paradise Lost. Forthwith upright he rears from off the pool, His mighty stature. Book I, lines 221, 222.

Vintage engraving of Big bad wolf and Grandma. Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault illustrated by Gustave Dore

The Dore Gallery by Edmund Ollier - Cassel, Petter and Galpin (London-New York) 1870

Fog after the crucifixion of JesusThree of the four Gospels that record the earthly life and ministry of Jesus — Matthew, Mark and Luke — mention that the sky became dark as Jesus hung on the cross. “It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three, because the sun's light failed,” according to Luke 23:44Golgotha, (Aramaic: “Skull”) also called Calvary, skull-shaped hill in ancient Jerusalem, the site of Jesus' Crucifixion. It is referred to in all four Gospels ( Matthew 27:33, Mark 15:22, Luke 23:33, and John 19:17 )Original edition from my own archivesSource : Sagrada Biblia 1884Graveur : G. Laplante 1863Drawing Gustave Doré

Steel engraving from Gustave Dore Gallery London 1882

The Valley of Dry Bones (Ezekiel 37, 1 - 14). Wood engraving by Gustave Doré (French illustrator, 1832 - 1883), published in 1886.

Engraving depicting Moses Coming Down from Mount Sinai made in 1866 by Gustave Doré to illustrate a new edition of the Holy Bible.

Engraving depicting Adam and Eve Are Driven out of Eden made in 1866 by Gustave Doré to illustrate a new edition of the Holy Bible.

Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. A steam train at the station platform with people rush to board the train.

Crown of Thorns, wreath of thorns that was placed on the head of Jesus Christ at his crucifixion, whereby the Roman soldiers mocked his title “King of the Jews.”“Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole garrison around Him. And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. And they bowed the knee before Him and mocked Him, saying, ‘Hail, King of the Jews!'” ( Matthew 27:27-29 )Original edition from my own archivesSource : Sagrada Biblia 1884

Vintage illustration from the story Orlando Furioso. Mythical monsters, goblins and beasts. Orlando Furioso (The Frenzy of Orlando) an Italian epic poem by Ludovico Ariosto, illustrated by Gustave Dore. The story is also a chivalric romance which stemmed from a tradition beginning in the late Middle Ages.

Engraving by Gustave Doré representing Joseph Revealing Himself to His Brothers.

Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing Jesus Christ healing the man possessed with a devil

The Dore Gallery by Edmund Ollier - Cassel, Petter and Galpin (London-New York) 1870

Engraving of "Arrival of the Good Samaritan at the Inn"

Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore, from Milton's Paradise Lost. In eith the river sunk, and with is rose, Satan

Vintage engraving of The ogre, tricked by Tom Thumb, about to cut the throats of his own daughters. Hop O’ My Thumb, Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault illustrated by Gustave Dore

Engraving From 1873 Featuring The Crucifixion Of Jesus.

Set of Ribbons and Banners.

Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing the Prodigal son in his fathers arms

Antique illustration pre 1900 - Peace a painting by Gustave Dore - people enjoying themselves on a street

Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing the Nailing Christ to the Cross

The boat of Souls, a scene from Dante's purgatory. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker.