This illustration is taken from Cassell's Dore Gallery. It originally appeared in The Dore Bible. The engraving depicts the body of Jesus having been removed from the cross, lying on the ground. Sorrow and grief is emanating from the followers that surround him.

mourn the loss

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Gustave Dore illustration of the Dead Christ

Keywords: engrave engraving illustration "19th century" nineteenth century Frymire Archive French artist "black and white" black white greyscale grayscale "b&w" grieving dying death sacrifice Mary disciples bible