Gustave Dore The Bible engraving print . Jacob wrestling with the angel .

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 "Jacob Wrestling with the Angel", Doré illustrates the powerful and mysterious event from Genesis 32:24–30, where Jacob wrestles through the night with a divine being—often interpreted as an angel or a manifestation of God. The engraving captures the intense physical and spiritual struggle, showing the two figures locked in combat under a dark, moonlit sky.