The Calling of Samuel
1877
Gustave Doré illustrates the biblical moment when God calls out to the young prophet Samuel in the dead of night. A towering, ethereal angel points upward, directing a sharp beam of divine light onto the sleeping boy, creating a stark contrast against the gloomy, gothic architecture. The scene feels almost ghostly, capturing the Romantic movement's love for high drama and emotional intensity. Doré's illustrations for the Bible were incredibly popular, essentially acting as the 'graphic novels' of the 19th century for many readers.
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