This is one of fifty engravings created by Doré for the epic poem "Paradise Lost" by John Milton. In this illustration, the viewer is confronted with a dramatic and eerie scene of souls plunging into the gaping maw of Hell. Doré's meticulous attention to detail and use of dark and brooding imagery intensify the sense of fear and despair.

Doré's rendering of "Paradise Lost" is a masterful visual representation of Milton's epic narrative, capturing the dramatic and otherworldly nature of the poem. The artwork immerses the viewer in a dark and tumultuous realm, serving as a powerful accompaniment to the literary masterpiece that inspired it.