Detailed plates from the Bible: the Creation scenes, Adam and Eve, horrifying visions of the Flood, the battle sequences with their monumental crowds, depictions of the life of Jesus, 241 plates in all.

"IN the midway of this our mortal life,I found me in a gloomy wood, astrayGone from the path direct: and e'en to tellIt were no easy task, how savage wildThat forest, how robust and rough its growth,Which to remember only, my dismay...

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A beautiful restored collection of 100 full-page engravings from renowned artist, Gustave Doré. From the grand to the comic, to the horrible and the grotesque, the versatility and artistic genius of Gustave Doré continues to enthrall the hearts and minds of new fans around the world. This incredible Restored Special Edition of Doré's famed Bible Gallery includes: - 100 Crisp digitally re-scanned and enhanced images - The original type font - Classic page layouts - 8 1/2" x 11" printing - Bold new cover design - Contemporary preface - Biography of Gustave Doré Originally released in 1866, Doré's collection of stunning biblical imagery is an inspiring sight for fans of his work. His imaginative take on the classic stories of the Bible is rich with detail and personality. Readers should prepare to lose hours absorbing the seemingly infinite depth of detail contained within each masterpiece. Doré's technical brilliance shines in each of the 100 restored engravings printed in this Special Edition volume, each complete with period commentary explaining the characters and significance. -Select Engravings: - The Creation of Eve - The Tower of Bable - Samson Slaying the Lion - Solomon - Jesus fainting Under the Cross - Death on the Pale Horse - And many more... About the Artist: Master artist Gustave Dorè (1832-1883), known for the lavish illustrations in Dante's Inferno, Paradise Lost, and Don Quixote, depicts the classic stories of the Bible in his meticulous style. Dorè's mastery of human anatomy, background detail, shading, and layout are on full display in every lavish print. About the Publisher: The CGR Publishing Restoration Workshop uses a vast array of computers and digital scanners to restore, preserve, and enhance the classic works of writers and artists from the 19th century. Each new release includes display-quality covers, enlarged covers, and retro fonts. Select books include Dante's Inferno Retro Hell-Bound Edition, Gustave Dorè's London: A Pilgrimage, The Complete Book of Birds, A Life of George Westinghouse, The Clock Book: A Detailed Illustrated Collection of Classic Clocks, The Aeroplane Speaks, Dante's Purgatory and Paradise, and much more.

This beautiful introduction includes 93 well-known, dramatic and beautiful scenes from the Old Testament, 81 from the New Testament and 10 from the Apocrypha. Here is the plague of darkness, Jonah cast forth by the whale, and the more gentle images from the New Testament the annunciation and Jesus? baptism.The text gives the reader a wonderful introduction to the poetic language of the King James Bible, whilst modern explanation tells the larger story. A wonderful gift contender most beautifully illustrated by the great master of his art.

All 50 of Doré's powerful illustrations for Milton's epic poem, recounting mankind's fall from the grace of God through the work of Satan. Appropriate quotes from the text are printed with each illustration.