Updated oktoober 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 1501 works by Gustave Doré in our catalogue
In short
Gustave Doré's best-known piece is The Acrobats. You'll find it at the Musée d'Art Roger-Quilliot in Clermont-Ferrand. Next on the list are The Christian Martyrs and The Inferno, Canto 9, lines 87-89. To the gate He came, and with his wand touch’d it, whereat Open without impediment it flew.. We have 1,501 works by Gustave Doré in our catalogue; this guide picks out the 100 best known, with the year, the museum and the story of each piece.
Paul Gustave Doré's "The Acrobats" is not merely a depiction of a scene; it’s an immersion into a world brimming with theatricality, melancholy, and the quiet drama of everyday life. Painted in his signature style – a masterful blend of Romanticism and burgeoning Realism – this work captures a fleeting moment, likely intended for illustration within a larger narrative, yet possessing a profound emotional resonance that transcends its original purpose.…
Paul Gustave Doré's "The Christian Martyrs" is a powerful and emotionally charged painting that vividly portrays the suffering of early Christians facing persecution. Rooted in the Romantic style, this artwork emphasizes dramatic intensity, emotional expression, and a sense of awe-inspiring grandeur. The scene depicts a group of fallen martyrs under a dark, star-studded night sky, with three angelic figures hovering above, observing or perhaps intervening in their plight.
Paul Gustave Doré’s “The Inferno, Canto 9, lines 87-89,” is more than just an illustration; it’s a visceral plunge into the heart of Dante Alighieri’s epic poem. Executed as a meticulously detailed black and white engraving, this artwork captures a pivotal moment – the arrival of an angel who opens the gate to Hell itself. Born in Strasbourg in 1832, Doré was a master of dramatic illustration, renowned for his…
Gustave Doré’s “Paradise Lost,” etched onto a copper plate with meticulous precision, stands as an unparalleled testament to Romantic artistic fervor. Created in 1867, this monumental engraving isn't merely a depiction of Milton’s epic poem; it’s a visceral embodiment of its core themes – rebellion against divine authority and the devastating consequences of pride – rendered with breathtaking dramatic realism.
In this monochrome scene, we find ourselves drawn into a dense, wooded thicket where the boundaries between innocence and danger feel remarkably thin. A young girl, draped in her characteristic attire, stands positioned slightly off-center, facing the imposing presence of a large wolf. The creature dominates the left side of the frame, its massive form emerging from the gloom of the forest. There is a quiet tension in their proximity,…
A Descent into Darkness: Analyzing Gustave Doré’s “The Inferno, Canto XXII, Line 70” Paul Gustave Doré's engraving of Dante Alighieri’s *Inferno*, specifically Canto XXII, line seventy, stands as a monumental achievement in Romantic illustration—a testament to both artistic skill and the enduring power of literary narrative. Published in 1869, this print captures a pivotal moment within Dante’s epic poem, depicting Satan’s triumphant assertion over his captives amidst the tumultuous landscape…
Gustave Doré's "Souvenir of Loch Lomond," painted in 1875, isn’t merely a landscape; it’s a meticulously crafted distillation of Victorian romanticism and the burgeoning fascination with the sublime. More than just depicting a picturesque Scottish loch, this work invites us into a world steeped in atmosphere, emotion, and a profound sense of melancholy. The scene unfolds beneath a brooding sky, heavy with suggestion rather than explicit detail – a hallmark…
Satan's Flight Through Chaos: A Descent into Romantic Turmoil Paul Gustave Doré’s “Satan’s Flight Through Chaos,” created around 1868, is not merely an illustration; it’s a visceral plunge into the heart of despair and defiance. Born from the depths of Milton’s *Paradise Lost*, this black-and-white engraving captures a pivotal moment – Satan's tumultuous descent after his expulsion from Heaven. The artwork transcends its literary origins, becoming a powerful exploration of…
Gustave Doré’s “The Valley of Tears” is not merely a painting; it's an immersive experience, a plunge into the depths of human sorrow and redemption. Completed in 1883, this monumental canvas – measuring a staggering 413.5 cm x 627 cm – transcends its physical dimensions to become a profound meditation on faith, suffering, and the universality of pain. Doré, a master of dramatic composition and evocative light, achieves an unparalleled…
A Descent into Darkness: Examining Gustave Doré’s Dante and Pope Adrian V The engraving “Dante and Pope Adrian V,” created by Paul Gustave Doré in 1868, stands as a monumental testament to Romantic artistic fervor and the enduring power of literary inspiration. More than just a depiction of Dante Alighieri's Inferno—a cornerstone of Western literature—it’s an immersive experience for the viewer, meticulously crafted to convey not only the narrative but…
Paradise Lost (11)
12
Godfrey Enters Jerusalem1877
13
Dore Gustave
14
Kadunud Paradiis
15
Condemned Christ1877 · Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Strasbourg
16
Dantes kujukujud1860
17
The Styx-The Irascible
18
The Neophyte (First Experience of the Monastery)Chrysler Museum of Art
19
Taevaline Valgus1875
20
The Giant Antaeus1868
21
David Piilumine Akna Tühja Peale1866
22
The Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones1866
23
Purgatorio Canto 30
24
Ecce Homo1877
25
Don Quixote
26
Doré Gustaav
27
Крушение крестоносцев в Константинополе в 1204 году1877
28
dsjslafls
29
The Suicides
30
Dore Gustave 73. This is the place where you need all your courage
31
The Inferno, Canto 14, line 37-39. Unceasing was the play of wretched hands, Now this, now that way glancing, to shake off The heat, still falling fresh.
32
"The Hypocrites" - Ühine Põhiharidus Põhilinna
33
Kunstiülevaade Ülemuse Piibli Nägemine Johannile
34
Saatan ja Beelzebub
35
Paolo ja Francesca
36
Le reve du moine (Munkide un)1880 · Art Gallery of Hamilton
37
The Penny Gaff In Whitechapel
38
untitled (4172)
39
Satan At The Gates Of Hell
40
Forest at Twilight1865
41
"Mark thou each dire Erinnys." – Põhja-Eesti kiriklik inglise keel
42
The Serenade1863 · Museo de Arte de Ponce
43
K୍ରuusade sõda Niitsas
44
Don Quixote (122)
45
Kuningas õhtu tähtede vastu kuninganna magamistoaga
46
Inferno Canto 5
47
Don Quixote (146)
48
Don Quixote
49
The Martyrdom of the Holy Innocents1868
50
Almoadam surm1877
51
The Wandering Jew And The Last Judgement
52
The Eagle
53
Ugolino and Gaddo
54
The Race - Üritus
55
Myrrha
56
Tema ema julgus
57
Buonconte Da Montefeltro
58
Ole ettepoole mitte ülaltöötlev.
59
Kristus Synagoogis
60
Album Of The Siege Of Paris, Third Class Carriage
61
Lambeth Gas Works
62
Don Quixote (81)
63
Kristlaste esimene vaatus Jeruusalemmana – Enthusiasm of Crusaders at the First View of Jerusalem
64
Kristlased Ühine Vaenlasega
65
Surmana Nägemine
66
Tumult ja Vabanemine
67
Tahtmegi vastu jumala jõudu proovida.
68
Lapsete Üritus Karude Käsutus
69
The Angel Is Sent to Deliver Israel
70
Charon
71
Nüüd hakkab öö oma rada.
72
Krooki mäng
73
untitled (2274)
74
Kristlikusõdrukond
75
Süüdlaste sõnumid
76
Simonistide Karol
77
Daavil näitab Saul kasvõi oma riiete külge
78
Adam Ja Eva
79
Ruth ja Boaz
80
Sennacheribi sõjavägi hävitatakse
81
Iisraelite Põrgupraad
82
untitled (7034)
83
untitled (5737) – Ühtlasi (5737)
84
Don Quixote (87) - Don Kiibeid (87)
85
The Inferno, Canto 33, lines 73-74. Then fasting got The mastery of grief.
86
beatrice ^ virgil
87
Thieves
88
Thais
89
Tartus
90
ma Dore Apparition du Spectre de Banquo(Macbeth)
91
Oleme Tema kohta Ühte Nädalasse jõudnud!
92
Brunetto Latini
93
Deeblid ja Barraatorid
94
Orlando Furioso
95
Arvandloo Kadri
96
David Slays Goliath
97
Kräigurid
98
The Don and Sancho approach the Sierra Morena
99
An Angel Appears to Balaam
100
Armageddon, Kant 5., rüymed 105–106. Armastus tõi meile ühe surmaga. Cainet ootab Siel, kes meie elu väljapritsas.
The four subjects that come up most often in these pieces, each with its best-known example.
The 6 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Gustave Doré | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Strasbourg |
Strasbourg | 10 | The Christian Martyrs, Condemned Christ |
 Kanada Rahvusgalerii |
Ottawa | 2 | Souvenir of Loch Lomond |
 Art Gallery of Hamilton |
Hamilton | 2 | Le reve du moine (Munkide un) |
 Musée d'Art Roger-Quilliot |
Clermont-Ferrand | 1 | The Acrobats |
 Chrysler Museum of Art |
Norfolk | 1 | The Neophyte (First Experience of the Monastery) |
 Museo de Arte de Ponce |
Ponce | 1 | The Serenade |
Pick a decade to see its standout piece.
Satan's Flight Through Chaos: A Descent into Romantic Turmoil Paul Gustave Doré’s “Satan’s Flight Through Chaos,” created around 1868, is not merely an illustration; it’s a visceral plunge into the heart of despair and defiance. Born from the depths of Milton’s *Paradise Lost*, this black-and-white engraving captures a pivotal moment – Satan's tumultuous descent after his expulsion from Heaven. The artwork transcends its literary origins, becoming a powerful exploration of…
Gustave Doré's "Souvenir of Loch Lomond," painted in 1875, isn’t merely a landscape; it’s a meticulously crafted distillation of Victorian romanticism and the burgeoning fascination with the sublime. More than just depicting a picturesque Scottish loch, this work invites us into a world steeped in atmosphere, emotion, and a profound sense of melancholy. The scene unfolds beneath a brooding sky, heavy with suggestion rather than explicit detail – a hallmark…
Teos „Le Reve du Moine” („Munkide unistus”) on olulisem kui lihtsalt pilt; see on romantismi pühendumuse destillaat vaimsusest ja sublimeerumusest, hoolikalt välja loodud kompositsioon. See õliõlupind kangelasel on valminud 1880. aastal Gustave Doré'i käeles — illustratsiooni titan, kelle mõju kõlab ka täna. Teos transpordib vaataja pimedasse gootilise kiriku siseruumi, tabades hetke, mis on rippunud reaalsuse ja eeterilise visiiooni vahel. See on teos, mis nõuab peetlemist, kutsumates meid mõtlema usule keeruliseks…
Top of the list is The Acrobats, Musée d'Art Roger-Quilliot, Clermont-Ferrand. Right behind it: The Christian Martyrs and The Inferno, Canto 9, lines 87-89. To the gate He came, and with his wand touch’d it, whereat Open without impediment it flew..
The Acrobats, The Christian Martyrs, The Inferno, Canto 9, lines 87-89. To the gate He came, and with his wand touch’d it, whereat Open without impediment it flew., Paradise Lost, Gd 0001 Red Riding Hood meets old Father Wolf GustaveDore sqs, Tartus Inferno, Kant 22, rida 70., Souvenir of Loch Lomond, Satan's Flight Through Chaos, The Valley of Tears and Dante ja Aadrian VI. You'll find the year and the museum of each in the list above.
We have 1,501 works by Gustave Doré in our catalogue, dated 1860 to 1880.
You'll find most of them in Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Strasbourg (Strasbourg), Kanada Rahvusgalerii (Ottawa) and Art Gallery of Hamilton (Hamilton). The museum list above has the full breakdown.
In 1860s, more than any other time: 9 of the 100 pieces on this page date from then, Satan's Flight Through Chaos among them.
The earliest piece here is Dantes kujukujud (1860); the most recent is Le reve du moine (Munkide un) (1880).
Dramatic lighting (21), Inferno (16) and Engraving technique (15), out of the 100 pieces on this page.
Gravüür, used in 38 of the 100 pieces on this page.
Romantic illustration, as you can see in the pieces on this page.
You can see 2 of the pieces on this page at the Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, including The Christian Martyrs and Condemned Christ.
Yes. Every painting on this page is available as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print, in the size that suits you. Just open the painting's page to order.
