Vizi Capitali Collection

Inferno, Canto 7 : Virgil shows Dante the souls of the wrathful in the Styx
GIA745738 Inferno, Canto 7 : Virgil shows Dante the souls of the wrathful in the Styx, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 6 : The gluttons battered by eternal rain
GIA745735 Inferno, Canto 6 : The gluttons battered by eternal rain, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Purgatorio, Canto 19 : The souls of the avaricious: Adrian V (pape Adrien V
GIA745650 Purgatorio, Canto 19 : The souls of the avaricious: Adrian V (pape Adrien V) speaks to Dante, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Purgatorio, Canto 23 : The souls of the gluttonous, illustration from
GIA745648 Purgatorio, Canto 23 : The souls of the gluttonous, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Purgatorio, Canto 23 : Dante recognizes the shade of Forese Donati among the gluttons
GIA745646 Purgatorio, Canto 23 : Dante recognizes the shade of Forese Donati among the gluttons, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

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

Purgatorio, Canto 11 : The souls of the prideful, bearing heavy stones
GIA745657 Purgatorio, Canto 11 : The souls of the prideful, bearing heavy stones, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Purgatorio, Canto 13 : The souls of the envious, illustration from
GIA745654 Purgatorio, Canto 13 : The souls of the envious, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Purgatorio, Canto 18 : The multitude of the slothful, illustration from
GIA745647 Purgatorio, Canto 18 : The multitude of the slothful, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Purgatorio, Canto 20 : The souls of the avaricious, illustration from
GIA745645 Purgatorio, Canto 20 : The souls of the avaricious, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Purgatorio, Canto 25 : The lustful pass through fire in the seventh circle
GIA745644 Purgatorio, Canto 25 : The lustful pass through fire in the seventh circle, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Purgatorio, Canto 10 : The marble sculptures portraying pride
GIA745658 Purgatorio, Canto 10 : The marble sculptures portraying pride, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Purgatorio, Canto 24 : The gluttonous souls crying out beneath the tree
GIA745634 Purgatorio, Canto 24 : The gluttonous souls crying out beneath the tree, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

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"Journey through the Vizi Capitali: Exploring Dante's Inferno and Purgatorio" Step into the depths of Dante's Inferno, where Virgil guides Dante through a haunting encounter with the souls of wrathful in the Styx. The air thick with anger, their tormented faces bear witness to their eternal suffering. Continuing on this infernal path, we find ourselves amidst Canto 6, witnessing the gluttons battered by unending rain. Their insatiable desires now transformed into an everlasting punishment, they serve as a reminder of the consequences of indulgence. In Purgatorio Canto 19, we come across Adrian V among the souls of avaricious. Once Pope Adrien V himself, he now stands alongside others who paid dearly for their greed. A powerful lesson unfolds before our eyes about earthly possessions and their transient nature. As we delve deeper into Purgatorio Canto 23, Dante recognizes Forese Donati amongst gluttonous shades. Amidst their sufferings lies a poignant reminder that excessive consumption can lead to spiritual decay. The souls of both avaricious and prodigal are condemned to roll heavy burdens in Inferno Canto 7. This vivid imagery serves as a cautionary tale against materialistic pursuits and reckless spending. Moving forward to Purgatorio Canto 11, pride takes center stage as these arrogant souls bear heavy stones upon their backs. Marble sculptures portraying pride further emphasize how hubris can weigh one down in life and beyond. Purgatorio Canto 13 reveals an illustration depicting envious souls consumed by green-eyed jealousy. Their distorted forms remind us that comparing oneself to others only breeds discontentment and hinders personal growth. In contrast, Purgatorio Canto 18 presents us with multitudes of slothful individuals depicted in another striking illustration. Their lackadaisical attitude towards life serves as a stark warning against complacency and wasted potential.