Death of Ahab
1866
Here we see the dramatic final moments of King Ahab, slumped lifelessly in his chariot as the sun sets on his reign. Gustave Doré, the master of dramatic lighting, captures the chaos of the biblical battle where Ahab was struck by a stray arrow. The soldiers around him seem frozen in a mix of grief and awe, looking up at the heavens as if questioning the divine judgment that has just fallen. This intense scene comes from Doré's incredibly popular 1866 illustrated Bible, which brought Old Testament stories to life for millions with his signature moody, romantic style.
- Technique
- Wood engraving
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