The Valley of the Dry Bones | Gustave Doré | 1866 Select Size:18" x 24" Martin's use of light and

Martin's use of light and shadow adds to the atmosphere of suspense and impending doom

illustrating a young

de la Tour captures the Magdalen in a moment of deep contemplation and penance

and is considered one of the most analyzed and celebrated paintings in Western art history

It depicts a flock of sheep in a state of panic

The Valley of the Dry Bones | Gustave Doré | 1866 Select Size:18" x 24" Martin's use of light andAbout the artwork: This illustration depicts 'The Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones' which is a prophecy chapter in the Book of Ezekiel. Within this chapter it details a vision revealed to the prophet Ezekiel, conveying a dream like realistic naturalistic depiction. In his vision the prophet sees himself standing in the valley full of dry human bones.