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Then seizing on his hinder scalp, I cried: Name thee, or not a hair shall tarry here
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Then seizing on his hinder scalp, I cried: Name thee, or not a hair shall tarry here
Then seizing on his hinder scalp, I cried: " Name thee, or not a hair shall tarry here", c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil walk on a frozen lake, where sinners guilty of treachery are trapped in the ice. Dante threatens to pull out the hair of Bocca degli Abati, a Florentine Guelph. 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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This print captures a dramatic moment from Dante Alighieri's renowned literary masterpiece, "The Divine Comedy". Illustrated by the talented Gustave Dore in the late 19th century, this image depicts a chilling scene from the first part of the epic poem, "Inferno". In this particular illustration, Dante and his guide, Virgil, find themselves on a frozen lake within Cocytus. Here lies a punishment for sinners guilty of treachery - they are trapped in the ice. Standing before them is Bocca degli Abati, a Florentine Guelph who betrayed his city. Dante confronts Bocca with fierce determination as he seizes him by his hinder scalp. With an ultimatum hanging in the air like frosty breaths, Dante demands that Bocca reveals his name or face losing every strand of hair on his head. The intensity of their encounter is palpable through Paul Gustave Dore's masterful engraving technique. The icy landscape serves as both backdrop and metaphor for the coldness that exists within these traitors' hearts. As we gaze upon this evocative image, we are reminded of Dante's imaginative journey through Hell to Purgatory and finally to Heaven. Published numerous times since its completion between 1308-1321 in Italian language, "The Divine Comedy" remains one of literature's most enduring works. This print offers us a glimpse into Dante Alighieri's vivid imagination while showcasing Gustave Dore's artistic prowess. It encapsulates themes such as betrayal and suffering that continue to resonate with readers even today.
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