The Death of Eglon, from "Dalziels' Bible Gallery" 1865 - 1881

"The Death of Eglon" is a wood engraving by Ford Madox Brown from the series *Dalziels' Bible Gallery*, published between 1865 and 1881. The image depicts the biblical story of Ehud, a left-handed Israelite, assassinating Eglon, the king of Moab. Brown's dramatic composition, emphasizing the moment of the murder, highlights the contrast between Ehud's forceful action and the stunned and horrified expression of the king. This work, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fine example of Pre-Raphaelite graphic art.