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Inferno, Canto 28 : Mutilated sowers of discord in the ninth bolgia
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Inferno, Canto 28 : Mutilated sowers of discord in the ninth bolgia
GIA745697 Inferno, Canto 28 : Mutilated sowers of discord in the ninth bolgia, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) Italian author and poet. Divina Commedia.); eGiancarlo Costa; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23307914
© Giancarlo Costa / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures a scene from Dante Alighieri's epic poem, "Inferno" specifically Canto 28. The image depicts the ninth bolgia of Hell, where the mutilated sowers of discord reside. Created by Gustave Dore in 1885 and digitally colored, this engraving brings to life the vivid imagination of Dante's masterpiece. The intricate details and haunting atmosphere draw viewers into a medieval world filled with torment and despair. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are transported to a realm where sinners pay for their transgressions against society. The figures depicted here are distorted and disfigured, reflecting both their physical suffering and the chaos they have caused during their lifetimes. Dante himself stands at the center of the composition, guided by his mentor Virgil as they navigate through Hell's treacherous depths. Through his poetic vision, Dante offers profound insights into human nature and its consequences. This print serves as a visual representation of one part of Dante's journey through Hell—a reminder that actions have repercussions even beyond death. It is an invitation to explore themes such as justice, punishment, and redemption within the context of divine retribution. As we contemplate this powerful image from "The Divine Comedy" let us reflect on our own lives and consider how our words or actions may sow discord among others. May it inspire us to seek harmony instead—to be agents of peace rather than division in our own communities.
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