Book Title: The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments, according to the authorised version. With illustrations by Gustave Doré

Author: Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883, ill.

Image Title: Boys Mock Elisha

Scripture Reference:

• 2 Kings 2 (further images / scripture text)

Description: After Elisha pronounces a curse on youths who mock him, two bears come from the woods to maul the 42 youths. The artist, Gustave Doré (1832-1883), has placed his signature at the lower left of the woodcut, and the engraver’s signature, Antoine Alphée Piaud (1813-1867), is located at the lower right.

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