The Destruction of Leviathan by Gustave Doré Matte Poster from Bleak Boutique features a dramatic black-and-white scene of a sea monster in stormy waves, with a figure in the clouds pointing a staff that emits radiant light.
The Destruction of Leviathan by Gustave Doré Matte Poster from Bleak Boutique features a dramatic black-and-white sea monster scene. The print is displayed against a white background, held by a wooden artists mannequin hand.
Destruction of Leviathan by Gustave Doré Matte Poster from Bleak Boutique: a black-and-white illustration of a sea monster battling waves, with a staff-bearing figure in the sky amid dramatic clouds, light beams, and wooden scrolls.
A brown cardboard tube lies atop a Destruction of Leviathan by Gustave Doré Matte Poster from Bleak Boutique, partially covering the black-and-white ocean wave illustrations.
The Destruction of Leviathan by Gustave Doré Matte Poster from Bleak Boutique features a dramatic black-and-white scene of a spiked sea serpent rising from waves as a robed figure in the clouds above points a staff at the beast.
Destruction of Leviathan by Gustave Doré Matte Poster by Bleak Boutique features a dramatic black-and-white illustration: a sea serpent battling stormy waves as a robed figure with a staff is lit by light breaking through dark clouds.
The Destruction of Leviathan by Gustave Doré Matte Poster from Bleak Boutique features a dramatic black-and-white scene of a sea monster in stormy waves, with a figure in the clouds pointing a staff that emits radiant light.
The Destruction of Leviathan by Gustave Doré Matte Poster from Bleak Boutique features a dramatic black-and-white sea monster scene. The print is displayed against a white background, held by a wooden artists mannequin hand.
Destruction of Leviathan by Gustave Doré Matte Poster from Bleak Boutique: a black-and-white illustration of a sea monster battling waves, with a staff-bearing figure in the sky amid dramatic clouds, light beams, and wooden scrolls.
A brown cardboard tube lies atop a Destruction of Leviathan by Gustave Doré Matte Poster from Bleak Boutique, partially covering the black-and-white ocean wave illustrations.
The Destruction of Leviathan by Gustave Doré Matte Poster from Bleak Boutique features a dramatic black-and-white scene of a spiked sea serpent rising from waves as a robed figure in the clouds above points a staff at the beast.
Destruction of Leviathan by Gustave Doré Matte Poster by Bleak Boutique features a dramatic black-and-white illustration: a sea serpent battling stormy waves as a robed figure with a staff is lit by light breaking through dark clouds.

"Destruction of Leviathan" by Gustave Doré Matte Poster

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The Destruction of Leviathan (1866)
Engraving by Gustave Doré (France, 1832-1883)

Destruction of Leviathan is based on the Biblical story of Leviathan referenced in the book of Job. Leviathan is described as a giant fire-breathing serpent so terrifying that just the sight of it would drive men insane. The Book of Isaiah later says that on Judgement day, God will slay the serpent. 

The serpent's face likely modeled on depictions of the great Midgard Serpent in Norse tales, and the battle scene itself was based on the Rig Veda, where Indra kills Vritra (the first born of dragons), with a thunderbolt. 

The Destruction of Leviathan represents the abolishment of darkness and insanity. In this work, Gustave uses his depiction of the creature to show the resemblances to terrible creatures described in other various religions to showcase his personal unification philosophy. 

Matte Poster
• Printed with Dye/Pigment Reactive Ink on Archival Matte Paper
• Shipped in Heavy Duty Poster Tube
• Heavy weight (210 gsm), thick base, and an instant-dry coating that resists fingerprints and smudging