Gustave Doré was a French artist and one of the most important illustrators of the 19th century. His Bible illustrations were published in numerous editions worldwide and influenced not only religious art but also the visual representation of biblical themes in literature and film. His depictions of scenes from the Old and New Testament, including The Creation of the World, Moses and the Tablets of the Law, and The Apocalypse, shaped the perception of these stories for generations and made him an extraordinarily successful artist during his lifetime. He left behind an immense body of work, consisting of thousands of pieces, and is regarded as one of the greatest artists in this genre.