The Valley of Tears | Gustave Doré | 1883 Select Size:24" x 18" The arrangement of diagonal figures

The arrangement of diagonal figures against vertical elements intensifies the scene’s dynamic energy

and the consequences of disobedience

Bouton brings to life the majestic sculptures and architectural elements of the 14th century on display at the Musee des Monuments in France

with white lilies symbolizing purity at her feet

The Valley of Tears | Gustave Doré | 1883 Select Size:24" x 18" The arrangement of diagonal figuresAbout the artwork: The Valley of Tears by Gustave Dor is a monumental 1883 oil on canvas that turns Christian consolation into a vast human drama. Inspired by the Gospel of Matthew, the painting shows a crowd of suffering people, including rulers, beggars, children, elders, men, and women, moving through a barren mountain landscape toward the distant figure of Christ carrying the cross. Dor places humanity in the foreground and Christ farther back,