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Inferno, Canto 7 : The souls of the avaricious and the prodigal forced to roll heavy
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Inferno, Canto 7 : The souls of the avaricious and the prodigal forced to roll heavy
GIA745737 Inferno, Canto 7 : The souls of the avaricious and the prodigal forced to roll heavy stones, 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 23014650
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Inferno, Canto 7 - The souls of the avaricious and the prodigal forced to roll heavy stones
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. This print captures an illustration from "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri, created by Gustave Dore in 1885. The digitally colored engraving depicts a scene from Canto 7 of Inferno, where the souls of the avaricious and prodigal are condemned to eternal punishment. In this haunting image, we witness these tormented souls rolling massive stones under their relentless burden. Their faces reveal anguish and despair as they endure their penance for succumbing to greed and wastefulness in life. Dante's vivid description comes to life through Dore's masterful artistry. Every detail is meticulously rendered, from the rugged terrain to the anguished expressions on each soul's face. The composition exudes a sense of heaviness and struggle, emphasizing both physical torment and spiritual suffering. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are reminded of Dante's exploration of sin and its consequences. It serves as a cautionary tale about the destructive nature of excessive desire for wealth or reckless spending. Giancarlo Costa skillfully enhances this historical masterpiece with his digital coloring technique, breathing new life into Dore's original work while preserving its timeless essence. This remarkable print invites us to reflect on our own actions and choices in life. It reminds us that true fulfillment lies not in material possessions but in cultivating virtues such as generosity and moderation.
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