The Benjaminites Take the Virgins of Jabesh gilead by Gustave Dore

The Benjaminites Take the Virgins of Jabesh gilead 

gustavedore's Profile Picture

gustavedore

# 

ink stage

# 

pencil drawn

# 

comic strip sketch

# 

initial illustration

# 

pencil sketch

# 

botanical illustration

# 

portrait reference

# 

sketchwork

# 

christianity

# 

pencil work

# 

initial sketch

# 

christ

"The Benjaminites Take the Virgins of Jabesh gilead" is a dramatic black and white engraving by Gustave Doré depicting the Biblical story of the massacre of the men of Jabesh-Gilead and the subsequent taking of their virgin daughters by the men of Benjamin. The engraving is a visual representation of the passage in Judges 21:12 of the Hebrew Bible. The composition shows figures in a chaotic and dynamic scene with a background that highlights the wild landscape of the event. Doré's work is known for its meticulous detail and dramatic style, and this piece is a prime example of his talent for depicting scenes of violence and despair.

Show more

Comments

No comments

Be the first to comment and join the conversation on the ultimate creative platform.