The Benjaminites Take the Virgins of Jabesh gilead
gustavedore
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ink stage
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pencil drawn
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comic strip sketch
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initial illustration
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pencil sketch
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botanical illustration
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portrait reference
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sketchwork
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christianity
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pencil work
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initial sketch
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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.
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