The artwork, titled “Christ Feeding The Multitude,” is a religious painting by Gustave Doré, belonging to the Romanticism art movement. It is part of “The Holy Bible” series. This piece vividly captures the biblical scene of Christ performing the miracle of feeding a multitude of people with five loaves and two fishes.
In the artwork, a vast assembly of men, women, and children are depicted in an expansive, arid landscape, gathering around Christ, who is central to the composition. The multitude stretches into the distance, emphasizing the scale of the miracle. Christ is shown distributing food with his disciples, who, laden with baskets, pass the provisions to the crowd. The scene is characterized by detailed engravings that highlight the expressions and postures of the figures, capturing a moment of divine generosity and astonishment. Palm trees in the background soar toward the sky, adding to the sense of depth and illustrating the remote setting of this miraculous event. The intricate details and the dramatic composition reflect Doré’s mastery in religious illustration and his ability to convey profound spiritual themes.
