Journey to the Center of the Earth 1864

"Journey to the Center of the Earth," a wood engraving by Edouard Riou from 1864, depicts a group of explorers descending into a dark, cavernous chasm. The steep, rugged walls of the chasm are rendered in detailed cross-hatching, creating a sense of depth and claustrophobia. Riou's illustration served as an accompanying image for Jules Verne's classic novel "Journey to the Center of the Earth", and captures the adventurous spirit of exploration and the looming mystery of the unknown.