The Calling of Samuel | Gustave Doré | 1877 18th Century The scene captures the sorrowful

The scene captures the sorrowful parting between the Virgin Mary and Jesus before His Passion

The painting illustrates a dramatic moment in the biblical narrative where a fierce

emphasizing the peril and heroism of the moment

symbolizing the chaotic

where deep blacks and glowing red light create a striking contrast

The Calling of Samuel | Gustave Doré | 1877 18th Century The scene captures the sorrowful"The Calling of Samuel" by Gustave Dor, created in 1877. It depicts a dramatic and spiritual scene where a young Samuel is sleeping on a bed in a dark, grand interior, possibly a temple or a large room. An angelic figure, representing the divine calling, stands beside him, bathed in a soft, radiant light emanating from above. The angel is depicted with wings and a flowing robe, raising one arm upwards towards the light, emphasizing the celestial