Gustave Dore
Gustave Doré was a French artist, illustratore, and engraver, known for his illustrations of classic works of literature, such as Dante’s “Divine Comedy,” Cervantes’ “Don Chisciotte,” and the Bible.
Doré was a prolific artist who produced a vast body of work during his career; and began his career as a caricaturist and illustrator for magazines and newspapers, and later turned to book illustration.
His works were characterized by their attention to detail, illuminazione drammatica, and grandeur; which he employed when working on wood engravings, etchings, and lithography.
