DANTE / VIRGIL / PURGATORY

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DANTE / VIRGIL / PURGATORY

Dante and Virgil emerge from infernal regions just before dawn and are greeted by the radiant constellation of Venus in the night sky. Date: First published: 1307-21?

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1307 Comedy Constellation Dante Dawn Divine Emerge Greeted Infernal Precipice Purgatorio Purgatory Radiant Regions Venus Virgil

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This image depicts Dante Alighieri and his Virgilian guide, Virgil, as they emerge from the infernal regions just before dawn. The duo, protagonists of Dante's epic poem, "The Divine Comedy," have traversed the harrowing depths of Hell and are now on the threshold of Purgatory, the intermediate realm of purification in Christian theology. As they ascend the precipice leading to the mountain of Purgatory, their eyes are drawn upward to the radiant constellation of Venus in the night sky. The celestial body, symbolizing love and beauty in both the physical and spiritual realms, offers a beacon of hope and redemption to the weary travelers. The date of this print is estimated to be between 1307 and 21, reflecting the timeframe when Dante's masterpiece was first published in its entirety. The intricate details of the illustration, with its bold lines and rich shading, serve to bring the otherworldly landscape to life and transport the viewer into the heart of Dante's literary masterpiece. The "Commedia," as "The Divine Comedy" is also known, is divided into three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. This image, capturing the moment of transition from the Inferno to the Purgatorio, offers a glimpse into the transformative journey that awaits Dante and Virgil as they continue their ascent towards the divine presence of God.

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