Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Pl.08
1903
Imagine the tension in the cave: Max Slevogt captures the dramatic moment Morgiana discovers the thieves hiding in oil jars in this 1903 illustration. Instead of a polished picture, this German Impressionist uses wild, scratchy lines to show the chaos and deep shadows of the scene. You can see a figure holding a jug—likely about to pour boiling oil to save the day! Interestingly, the tale of Ali Baba wasn't even in the original *Arabian Nights* manuscript; it was added later by a French translator, yet it became one of the most famous stories, inspiring artists like Slevogt to bring its magic to life.
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