Vivien and Merlin 

"Vivien and Merlin" is a dramatic illustration created by the celebrated French artist Gustave Doré (1832–1883). Depicting a scene from Arthurian legend, the image showcases the powerful wizard Merlin, captured by the manipulative sorceress Vivien, a moment of betrayal and vulnerability. The scene is set in a shadowy forest, the gnarled tree branches and swirling mists casting an eerie and ambiguous atmosphere. Doré's masterful use of light and shadow emphasizes the dramatic tension between the characters, highlighting the contrast between Merlin’s wisdom and Vivien’s alluring trickery.