Journey to the Center of the Earth 1864

Edouard Riou's 1864 wood engraving, "Journey to the Center of the Earth," depicts a group of explorers venturing deep into a subterranean cavern. The cavern is illuminated by their lanterns, revealing a breathtaking array of crystalline formations. Riou's intricate lines and stippling create a sense of depth and awe, transporting viewers into the mysterious depths of the earth. This dramatic illustration, created for Jules Verne's famous novel of the same name, captured the public's imagination with its vivid depiction of the wonders that might lie beneath the surface of the Earth.