“Sennacherib’s Army Is Destroyed” is a religious painting by Gustave Doré, created as part of “The Holy Bible” series. Belonging to the Romanticism art movement, this particular piece dramatically illustrates a biblical scene with profound theological significance.
The artwork vividly depicts the biblical narrative of the destruction of the Assyrian army led by Sennacherib. At the center of the piece stands a formidable angel, bathed in divine light amidst dark, tumultuous clouds, signifying a heavenly intervention. The corpses of Sennacherib’s soldiers are strewn across the foreground, capturing the aftermath of divine retribution. Doré’s masterful use of light and shadow heightens the dramatic tension in the scene, with intricate detailing visible in both the angel and the fallen warriors below. The contrast between the angel’s luminescence and the surrounding darkness reinforces the painting’s theme of divine power and justice.
