“The Angel Is Sent to Deliver Israel” is a religious painting by Gustave Doré, an artist associated with the Romanticism art movement. This artwork is part of “The Holy Bible” series. The artwork vividly captures a dramatic biblical scene where an angel, robed in white and armed, descends to deliver the nation of Israel. It portrays a battlefield filled with soldiers, some on horseback and others falling to the ground, emphasizing the chaos and divine intervention.
The central figure in the artwork is the angel, depicted with wings outspread and wielding a weapon, striking a powerful and composed stance amidst the surrounding turmoil. The intricate detailing of the soldiers, their armor, and the dramatically lit landscape enhances the intensity and emotional impact of the scene. Doré’s exquisite use of light and shadow further highlights the angel’s ethereal presence, contrasting sharply against the tumultuous background replete with conflict and despair. This engraving masterfully captures the essence of divine salvation as narrated in biblical texts.
