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And, lo ! Towards us in a bark comes an old man, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
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And, lo ! Towards us in a bark comes an old man, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
And, lo ! Towards us in a bark comes an old man, c1890. Charon, ferryman of the dead. Illustration from " The Vision of Hell" (Inferno), the first part of " The Divine Comedy" (La divina commedia) by Dante Alighieri. This long, narrative poem, written in Italian c1308-1321, tracing Dantes imaginary journey from Hell, through Purgatory and finally to Heaven and a beatific vision of God, has been published numerous times. This edition, published late 19th century, is illustrated by Gustave Dore. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, c1890]
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In this print, created by Gustave Doré in the late 19th century, we are transported into the mythical world of Dante Alighieri's "The Divine Comedy". The image depicts a pivotal moment as an old man approaches us in a bark. This old man is none other than Charon, the ferryman of the dead. Doré's intricate engraving skillfully captures the essence of this iconic scene from "The Vision of Hell" (Inferno), where Dante embarks on his imaginary journey through Hell, Purgatory, and finally to Heaven. As we gaze at this print, we can almost feel ourselves being drawn into Dante's epic narrative. Charon stands tall and formidable in his boat, rowing effortlessly across the mysterious River Styx. His weathered face reveals centuries' worth of wisdom and experience as he guides lost souls towards their final destination. The attention to detail in Doré's work is remarkable; every line etched with precision brings life to Charon and transports us deeper into Dante's vivid imagination. This particular edition of "The Divine Comedy" published in the late 19th century by Cassell Petter & Galpin, showcases Doré's masterful illustrations that have become synonymous with this timeless literary masterpiece. Through his artistry, Doré has immortalized these characters and moments from Dante Alighieri’s poetic journey for generations to come. As we admire this print today, it serves as a reminder of both artistic brilliance and literary genius intertwined harmoniously within one piece—a testament to humanity’s enduring fascination with mythology, storytelling, and our collective quest for understanding life’s mysteries.
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