The Bible Gallery · 1880 · ART0027
The Temptation of Jesus
Matthew 4:1–11
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After fasting in the wilderness, Jesus faces temptations concerning hunger, power and trust. He answers through scripture rather than accepting the offered shortcuts. This dramatic illustration brings the encounter into two opposing figures, with the dark robe and angular forms creating a forceful contrast. The scene invites thought about what a person refuses as much as what they choose.
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Two details to notice
- The standing figures face one another across the foreground.
- Heavy folds in the robe contrast with the sharply drawn shapes above.
About this original
- Illustrator
- Gustave Doré
- Book text
- Talbot W. Chambers, D.D.
- Photograph
- Artwork view · Detail close-up
- Visible condition
- Aged paper and individual marks are visible in the photographs. Dimensions and full condition are confirmed before purchase.
- Piece reference
- ART0027
These original pages were salvaged from a damaged book. The age and individual marks of each physical leaf are part of what makes it unique.
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