And now expecting Each hour their great adventurer, from the search Of foreign worlds 

This wood engraving, “And now expecting Each hour their great adventurer, from the search Of foreign worlds”, was created by the renowned French artist Gustave Doré (1832-1883). Doré was a prolific illustrator, and his work often depicted scenes from literature, mythology, and the Bible. This piece showcases his signature dramatic style with an emphasis on strong contrasts of light and dark. The image depicts a scene from Dante's Inferno, featuring a group of fallen angels as they gaze down at an abyss of fire below. The scene is full of dramatic tension, capturing the weight of their punishment and the looming terror of the underworld.