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Inferno, Canto 1 : Virgil and Dante begin their journey
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Inferno, Canto 1 : Virgil and Dante begin their journey
GIA745744 Inferno, Canto 1 : Virgil and Dante begin their journey, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) Italian author and poet. Divina Commedia.); eGiancarlo Costa; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22716978
© Giancarlo Costa / Bridgeman Images
1265 1321 13 13o Xiii Xiiio Secolo 13 13th Xiii Xiiith Century Albero Arbre Dore Gustave Duecento Enfer Foresta Foret Hell Incisione Inferno Letteratura Litterature Medioevale Medioevo Moyen Age Po And Xe9 Poesia Poesie Quattordicesimo Secolo Rature Trecento Tredicesimo Secolo Tronc D Arbre Tronc Darbre Tronco Trunk Of Tree Virgilio 14 14o Xiv Xivo Secolo 14 14th Xiv Xivth Century Gravure Medieval Period
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Inferno, Canto 1 - Virgil and Dante Begin Their Journey
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. This print captures a pivotal moment in the timeless masterpiece, "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri. Illustrated by Gustave Dore in 1885 and digitally colored to enhance its beauty, this image transports us into the depths of Dante's imagination. In this scene, we witness the beginning of an extraordinary journey through Hell as Virgil, the ancient Roman poet and Dante's guide, leads him into the treacherous underworld. The haunting forest surrounds them with twisted trees that seem to whisper secrets from centuries past. Dante Alighieri himself stands at the center of attention, his expression filled with both awe and trepidation as he embarks on this perilous quest for salvation. With every step they take deeper into darkness, their resolve strengthens against the horrors that await them. Giancarlo Costa skillfully captures every intricate detail of Dore's engraving – from each leaf on the gnarled branches to the intensity in Virgil's eyes. This artwork not only showcases Costa's talent but also pays homage to one of Italy's greatest literary works. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing print, we are reminded of our own journeys through life – how sometimes we must confront our fears head-on in order to find redemption. It serves as a powerful reminder that even amidst chaos and despair, there is always hope for transformation and enlightenment.
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