The little thumb 

"The Little Thumb" is a dark and unsettling illustration by famed 19th-century artist Gustave Doré. The image depicts a sinister figure, likely representing the "ogre" from the French fairy tale, looming over a bed of sleeping children. The figure's menacing expression and raised knife create a sense of dread, while the scattered bones suggest the violent fate that awaits the children. Doré's use of deep shadows and stark contrasts enhances the dramatic tension and invites viewers to consider the macabre themes of the original story.