Gustave Dore The Bible engraving print . Abraham and the three Angels .

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 "Abraham and the Three Angels", Doré depicts the moment from Genesis 18 when three mysterious visitors—interpreted as angels or a manifestation of God—arrive at Abraham’s tent. The image typically shows Abraham humbly bowing or serving the figures under a tree, emphasizing hospitality, reverence, and divine mystery.