The Confusion of Tongues | Gustave Doré | 1873 17th Century Saint Francis stands barefoot in

Saint Francis stands barefoot in the shadows

dating from around 1942

suggesting it may have been conceived as a preliminary study

as seen here

Large 19th century English oil painting depicting a dramatic scene from Lord Byron’s narrative poem "Mazeppa"

The Confusion of Tongues | Gustave Doré | 1873 17th Century Saint Francis stands barefoot inBased on the biblical Tower of Babel story (Genesis 11), the scene shows the moment God confuses humanitys single language as they attempt to build a tower to the heavens. Communication collapses, the project is abandoned, and people scatter. Dor captures the instant of chaos, symbolising the fall of human unity and ambition. Print: A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is