Korah Swallowed Up, from "Dalziels' Bible Gallery" 1865 - 1881

Frederick Richard Pickersgill's "Korah Swallowed Up," created between 1865 and 1881, depicts the biblical story of Korah's rebellion. The dramatic scene showcases a group of people fleeing a fiery chasm, while a woman frantically clutches her child. Pickersgill's use of detailed lines creates a sense of urgency and chaos, capturing the terror and despair of the moment. The work is a fine example of Victorian art, with its emphasis on narrative and emotional intensity. This image is part of the "Dalziels' Bible Gallery", a collection of engravings that aimed to bring the Bible to life for a Victorian audience. "Korah Swallowed Up" stands as a powerful illustration of the divine wrath and the consequences of rebellion against God.