How many wood-engravings did Doré create for the Bible?
241
192
316
484
Answer
Gustave Doré created 241 wood-engravings for the Bible, which were published between 1866 and 1868. He was commissioned by the publisher Hachette to produce a new illustrated edition of the Bible, and his work was highly praised by critics and the public alike. Doré's illustrations are characterized by their vivid detail and dramatic realism, and they have been reproduced in countless editions of the Bible ever since.
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