The artwork, titled “The Death of Abimelech,” was created by Gustave Doré and belongs to the Romanticism art movement. This religious painting is part of “The Holy Bible” series.
The artwork depicts a dramatic biblical scene in which Abimelech, wounded and surrounded by his men, commands his armor-bearer to kill him to avoid the disgrace of being slain by a woman. Doré’s intricate detailing brings to life the intensity and desperation of the moment. The figures are rendered with expressive postures, surrounded by a chaotic yet carefully composed environment, highlighting the turmoil and gravity of the narrative.
