Gustave Dore The Bible engraving print . Jesus at the house of Martha and Mary .

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 "Jesus at the House of Martha and Mary", Doré illustrates the scene from Luke 10:38–42, where Jesus visits the home of two sisters—Martha, who busies herself with serving, and Mary, who sits at Jesus’ feet, listening to his teaching.