Gustave Dore The Bible engraving print . The finding of Moses illustration .

Gustave Doré (1832–1883) was a French artist, illustrator, and engraver renowned for his dramatic and detailed black-and-white illustrations. His work blends Romantic intensity with technical mastery, making him one of the most influential illustrators of the 19th century.

Doré’s Bible illustrations were first published in 1866 in La Sainte Bible, a grand visual project that featured over 200 engravings. These images brought biblical stories to life for a broad audience, combining narrative clarity with powerful emotional depth. The engravings were widely distributed and reprinted in many languages, cementing Doré's reputation as a master of sacred and literary illustration.

In "The Finding of Moses", Doré depicts the moment from Exodus 2:5–10 when Pharaoh’s daughter discovers the infant Moses floating in a basket among the reeds of the Nile. The engraving often shows the princess and her attendants in elegant Egyptian dress, bending toward the child with surprise and compassion.