Rahab and the Spies, from "Dalziels' Bible Gallery" 1865 - 1881

"Rahab and the Spies" is an engraving by Frederick Richard Pickersgill, part of the "Dalziels' Bible Gallery", a collection of illustrations from the Bible published between 1865 and 1881. The artwork depicts the biblical story of Rahab, a prostitute in Jericho, who hid two Israelite spies and helped them escape from the city. The dramatic scene captures Rahab's anxiety as she hides the spies and her determination to protect them. The image is notable for its use of light and shadow, highlighting the dramatic tension in the scene. The detailed and realistic depiction of the figures and their surroundings helps to draw the viewer into the story. This artwork, like many others from the "Dalziels' Bible Gallery", aimed to create a visually engaging and accessible representation of Biblical stories for a wide audience.