The Escape of David Through the Window
1866
Imagine the suspense: King Saul's men are hunting David, and the only way out is down! Gustave Doré illustrates this biblical escape with trademark drama, showing Michal lowering her husband from a window using a long cord. The sheer verticality of the composition makes your stomach drop, a classic touch of Romanticism designed to evoke strong emotion and danger. Doré was the rockstar of 19th-century illustration, and his mastery of wood engraving is visible in every intricate line of the crumbling wall and palm leaves. This image comes from his massively popular 1866 Bible series, which brought scripture to life for millions of readers.
- Technique
- Wood engraving
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