The artwork “Abraham Journeying Into the Land of Canaan” was created by Gustave Doré in 1866. It is an engraving that falls under the Romanticism art movement and is considered a religious painting. This piece belongs to “The Holy Bible” series and is held in a private collection.
In the artwork, an expansive, detailed landscape unfolds, dominated by an impressive sky with sweeping clouds and the light of dawn or dusk peeking through. In the foreground and extending into the middle ground, a multitude of sheep is depicted, moving in dense clusters. Figures guiding the flock on foot and on camels can be observed, emphasizing the journey. The intricate lines and contrasts of light and shadow are characteristic of Doré’s engravings, evoking a sense of grandeur and divine guidance in the biblical narrative. The overall composition and detail reflect the Romanticism movement’s emphasis on dramatic and emotive storytelling through visual art.
