“The Giant Antaeus” is an engraving by Gustave Doré, created circa 1868. This artwork belongs to the Romanticism movement and is an illustration genre piece, part of the series “The Divine Comedy.” Currently, it resides in a private collection.
The artwork vividly portrays the mythological giant Antaeus, rendered with striking detail and dramatic intensity. Antaeus is depicted crouched and bound in a rocky landscape, his muscular form meticulously etched to convey both strength and defeat. The background, with its rugged cliffs and somber tones, enhances the overall dramatic and foreboding atmosphere characteristic of Romantic illustrations.
