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Book Title: The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments, according to the authorised version. With illustrations by Gustave DoréAuthor: Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883, ill. Image Title: Elijah Calls Down Fire from Heaven Scripture Reference: 2 Kings 1 Description: To punish King Ahaziah of Israel for consulting the gods of Ekron, Elijah calls down fire from heaven to consume the king’s captain and his 50 soldiers. The artist, Gustave Doré (1832-1883), has placed his signature at the lower left of the woodcut, and the engraver’s signature, Charles Maurand, is located at the lower right. Click here for additional images available from this book. |