A Levite Finds a Woman's Corpse 1866

"A Levite Finds a Woman's Corpse" is a powerful black and white wood engraving by Gustave Doré from 1866. The artwork depicts a Levite, a member of the priestly tribe of Israel, standing over the lifeless body of a woman lying at the threshold of a doorway. Doré, known for his dramatic and often macabre depictions of biblical scenes, masterfully uses chiaroscuro and intricate detail to evoke a sense of tragedy and suspense. The scene's somber atmosphere, accentuated by the shadowy figure of the Levite and the faint light in the background, invites viewers to contemplate the weight of the woman's death and the Levite's reaction to it.