Famine of Samaria
1866
Gustave Doré, the 19th-century master of illustration, brings a terrifying biblical story to life in this dramatic scene of the Famine of Samaria. High atop a platform, a crowned king stands with his guards, looking down in horror at the emaciated and dying citizens below. This illustration depicts the grim reality of the Aramean siege described in the Book of Kings, where the famine became so desperate that it led to unspeakable acts. Doré’s signature dramatic lighting and intricate hatching turn a historical text into a visceral, emotional nightmare.
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- Wood engraving
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