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Inferno, Canto 3 : The doomed souls embarking to cross the Acheron
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Inferno, Canto 3 : The doomed souls embarking to cross the Acheron
GIA745725 Inferno, Canto 3 : The doomed souls embarking to cross the Acheron, 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 23694610
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Inferno, Canto 3 - The Doomed Souls Embarking to Cross the Acheron
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a haunting scene from Dante Alighieri's epic poem, "The Divine Comedy". Illustrated by Gustave Dore in 1885 and digitally colored, it depicts the third canto of Inferno. In this momentous passage, Dante finds himself on the banks of the Acheron River, witnessing the arrival of countless souls destined for eternal damnation. The image showcases a desolate landscape with a foreboding river cutting through it. On its murky waters floats a boat carrying tormented figures - men and women who have succumbed to sin and now face their punishment. Their expressions are filled with anguish as they embark on their harrowing journey across this infernal river. Dore's meticulous engraving technique brings every detail to life, capturing the despair etched onto each face and conveying an overwhelming sense of hopelessness. The composition is masterfully crafted, drawing viewers into this macabre realm where sinners pay for their transgressions. As we gaze upon this artwork from Giancarlo Costa's private collection, we are reminded of Dante's profound exploration of human morality and divine justice. It serves as a powerful reminder that our actions in life can lead us down dark paths if we do not heed virtue's call. This print stands as both an exquisite work of art and a testament to humanity's capacity for redemption or condemnation.
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