The Martyrdom of Eleazar the Scribe 

The Martyrdom of Eleazar the Scribe is a powerful black and white illustration created by the renowned French artist Gustave Doré. It depicts the death of the Jewish scribe Eleazar as described in the Book of Maccabees. The scene is full of drama, with a group of Roman soldiers forcing Eleazar to eat pork, against his religious beliefs. Eleazar's determination to stand by his faith and his refusal to compromise are portrayed vividly in the scene, making the artwork a captivating and poignant example of Doré’s skillful use of detail to depict historical and religious narratives.