The Destruction of Sodom–Abraham Looking Towards Sodom, from "Dalziels' Bible Gallery" 1865 - 1881

"The Destruction of Sodom–Abraham Looking Towards Sodom" is a wood engraving by Thomas Dalziel, part of the "Dalziels' Bible Gallery" series produced between 1865 and 1881. The work depicts a dramatic scene from the Book of Genesis, where Abraham witnesses the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, with flames engulfing the cities in the distance. Abraham's figure stands in the foreground, shrouded in a cloak and gazing intently at the inferno, conveying a sense of awe and despair. This artwork, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the Victorian era's fascination with biblical narratives and the power of visual storytelling.