journey to the Center of the Earth 1864

"Journey to the Center of the Earth" is a wood-engraving created by Édouard Riou in 1864. Riou, a French artist known for his illustrations, brings to life a scene from Jules Verne's science fiction novel. The image portrays a monstrous serpent emerging from the depths, its serpentine body coiling in a menacing pose. The scene is rendered in a highly detailed and dramatic style, emphasizing the creature's terrifying presence. This captivating illustration captures the adventurous spirit of Verne's novel and exemplifies Riou's mastery of the wood-engraving technique.