I've often looked at Doré's engravings, and while I cannot fault them on technical excellence, I've always found them too cluttered and "scratchy" if you know what I mean. Too many little lines, too close together. The overall effect is one of a complex mess of details that merge together with nothing standing forth strongly. Contrast this with German woodcuts from the 15th century. So clear, so powerful, so simple. I must agree with William Blake that there is much to be said for a simple strong line, accurately laid down. It defines something. It says something. Doré's engravings make noise. Too many lines, everywhere.