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Inferno, Canto 6 : Virgil feeds Cerberus (Cerbere) in the third circle
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Inferno, Canto 6 : Virgil feeds Cerberus (Cerbere) in the third circle
GIA745734 Inferno, Canto 6 : Virgil feeds Cerberus (Cerbere) in the third circle, 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 23307920
© Giancarlo Costa / Bridgeman Images
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This print, titled "Inferno, Canto 6: Virgil feeds Cerberus in the third circle" takes us on a journey through Dante Alighieri's epic poem, The Divine Comedy. Created by Gustave Dore in 1885 and digitally colored by Giancarlo Costa, this engraving brings to life one of the most iconic scenes from Dante's Inferno. In this vivid illustration, we find ourselves in the depths of Hell's third circle. Virgil, Dante's guide through the underworld, stands tall as he bravely confronts Cerberus - a fearsome three-headed dog guarding the entrance to gluttony. With his hands extended forward and food at his fingertips, Virgil attempts to appease this monstrous creature. The attention to detail is remarkable; every stroke of Dore's engraving captures the intensity and terror that permeate this scene. From Cerberus' menacing heads and snarling jaws to the flames flickering in the background, each element contributes to an atmosphere of despair and anguish. As viewers gaze upon this artwork, they are transported into Dante's imaginative world where mythology intertwines with medieval beliefs. It serves as a reminder of humanity’s capacity for sin and its consequences. Giancarlo Costa skillfully enhances Dore’s original work with digital coloring techniques that breathe new life into this centuries-old masterpiece. Through their collaboration across time periods and artistic mediums, these talented individuals have created a visual representation that continues to captivate audiences today.
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