Angel Appears to Balaam | Gustave Doré | 1866 20th Century Set in a desolate

Set in a desolate

impact resistant design with good shock absorption

with which many artists sought visual parallels in their work

and spiritual peace

Andromeda's sinuous body is contrasted against the dark masses of the monster's irregular and jagged body

Angel Appears to Balaam | Gustave Doré | 1866 20th Century Set in a desolateThis illustration by Gustave Dor, titled "The Angel Appears to Balaam," created around 1866, is a detailed engraving that depicts a biblical scene from the Book of Numbers in the Old Testament. In this dramatic and dynamic illustration, an angel stands with a sword drawn, blocking the path of Balaam, who is riding a donkey. The angel, emanating a divine and authoritative presence, is depicted with large, majestic wings and flowing robes. Balaam, with