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Dante Alighieri Inferno, first part of his Divina Commedia (Divine Comedy) 1863. Canto XIV
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Date: 29th March 2014
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Dante Alighieri Inferno, first part of his Divina Commedia (Divine Comedy) 1863. Canto XIV
Dante Alighieri Inferno, first part of his Divina Commedia (Divine Comedy) 1863. Canto XIV: Third compartment of the seventh circle where three kinds of violence punished: against God, against Nature and against Art. Unceasing was the play of wretched hands, / Now this, now that way glancing to shake off/The heat, still falling fresh. Virgil and Dante look down upon souls in torment. From 1863 edition illustrated by Gustave Dore. Wood engraving
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1863 Alighieri Circle Comedy Commedia Dante Divina Divine Dore Down Edition Falling Fresh Gustave Hands Illustrated Inferno Italian Literature Part Play Poetry Seventh Souls Violence Virgil Wood Canto Compartment Glancing Kinds Punished Shake Torment Wretched
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a scene from Dante Alighieri's Inferno, the first part of his renowned Divina Commedia (Divine Comedy), beautifully illustrated by Gustave Dore in 1863. In Canto XIV, we find ourselves in the third compartment of the seventh circle, where three kinds of violence are punished: against God, against Nature, and against Art. The image depicts an unceasing play of wretched hands desperately trying to shake off the scorching heat that continuously falls upon them. Virgil and Dante stand above these tormented souls, looking down with a mix of pity and awe at their suffering. Gustave Dore's wood engraving skillfully brings this vivid scene to life, capturing both the intensity and despair present within Dante's poetic masterpiece. The intricate details highlight every aspect - from the expressions on each face to the motion of falling flames. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of the power that literature possesses to transport us into realms beyond our own reality. It serves as a testament to Dante Alighieri's genius as well as Gustave Dore's artistic prowess. This print is not just an aesthetic delight but also a gateway into one of history's most influential literary works. It invites us to delve deeper into Dante's exploration of sin and redemption while appreciating artistry that transcends time.
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