"the Slaughter Of The Innocents"

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"The Slaughter of the Innocents" is a work by French artist Gustave Doré, known for his prolific output and particularly for his wood engravings and illustrations of literary classics. This specific piece depicts the biblical massacre of male infants in Bethlehem, as ordered by King Herod in an attempt to kill the newborn Jesus, an event described in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 2:16–18). Doré's interpretation of this tragic scene is part of his broader work illustrating the Bible, which he undertook in the mid-19th century.

Gustave Doré (1832–1883) was a highly influential illustrator, printmaker, painter, and sculptor, whose works often conveyed a dramatic intensity and a keen eye for detail. His illustrations for the Bible, completed in 1866, are among his most famous and were widely distributed, bringing him international acclaim. "The Slaughter of the Innocents" stands out within this collection for its emotional power and the stark portrayal of human cruelty juxtaposed with innocence.

In this work, Doré employs his mastery of light and shadow to emphasize the horror and chaos of the event. The composition is filled with figures and movement, capturing the terror of the mothers and the brutality of Herod's soldiers. The artwork serves as a visual exegesis of the biblical text, reflecting the period's artistic and cultural tendencies to engage with religious themes in a manner that is both accessible and visually compelling.

Doré's "The Slaughter of the Innocents" has been the subject of analysis in art history and religious studies for its representation of the biblical narrative and its impact on the visual arts. It remains an important example of 19th-century biblical illustration and continues to be referenced in discussions of Doré's significant contribution to the intersection of art and literature.

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