“The Triumph of Christianity over Paganism”, by Gustave Doré. 1899. Mixed media.
Museum №: 1950,0311.13
Christ, carrying a Cross, surrounded by a host of angels, forming a circle, swords ready to attack, sweeping above pagan gods of every kind, Jove with his thunderbolt in the centre; after Doré.
Lettered below the image with the title:
Painted by Gustave Doré / London 1st. October 1899 Published by the Doré Gallery, 35, New Bond St. W. Copyright Registered / Engraved by W.H. Simmons / Printed by Crowdy & Loud, 7, Pall Mall London, S.W.
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