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Illustration for The Divine Comedy - Hell (La Divina Commedia, L'Inferno) by Dante, 19th century (engraving)
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Illustration for The Divine Comedy - Hell (La Divina Commedia, L'Inferno) by Dante, 19th century (engraving)
3758435 Illustration for The Divine Comedy - Hell (La Divina Commedia, L'Inferno) by Dante, 19th century (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Canto V (5)
illustration by Gustave Dore for lines 32-33 The stormy blast of hell / With restless fury drives the spirits on'.); Lebrecht Authors
Media ID 31711916
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This 19th-century engraving, titled "Illustration for The Divine Comedy - Hell (La Divina Commedia, L'Inferno) by Dante" is a mesmerizing depiction of the fifth canto from Dante Alighieri's renowned literary masterpiece. Created by Gustave Dore, a talented artist of his time, this print beautifully captures the essence of Dante's vivid imagination. The scene portrayed in this illustration showcases the stormy and chaotic atmosphere of Hell as described in lines 32-33: "The stormy blast of hell / With restless fury drives the spirits on". Dore masterfully brings to life the torment and anguish experienced by lost souls as they are relentlessly driven forward by an unforgiving tempest. With its intricate details and skillful use of shading, this colorized engraving adds depth and emotion to Dante's timeless poem. It transports viewers into a world where love, death, and divine justice intertwine within the realms of Inferno. Through his artistry, Dore manages to capture both the horror and beauty that lies within these haunting verses. As we gaze upon this historical piece from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are reminded not only of Dante's profound contribution to literature but also Gustave Dore's ability to breathe life into words through his illustrative genius. This print serves as a testament to their enduring legacy in both artistic expression and storytelling.
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