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The Divine Comedy. Dante and Virgil in Hell. Folio 25 r. 148
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The Divine Comedy. Dante and Virgil in Hell. Folio 25 r. 148
The Divine Comedy. Poem by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). Miniature depicting Dante and Virgil in Hell. The meeting of Dante with Farinata degli Uberti and Cavalcante de Cavalcanti. Folio 25 r. 1480-1482. Painted by Guglielmo Giraldi (active 1445-1490). Vatican Apostolic Library. Vatican City
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13th 1480 1482 Alighieri Apostolic Chant Comedy Commedia Dante Degli Divina Divine Folio Guglielmo Hell Illuminated Letters Manuscript Poem Poetry Renaissance Tomb Vatican 14th 15th Cavalcanti Gulielmus Uberti
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This stunning illuminated manuscript page, painted by Guglielmo Giraldi in the late 15th century, depicts a pivotal moment from Dante Alighieri's epic poem, The Divine Comedy. In this scene from Inferno, Canto XV, Dante and his guide Virgil encounter the souls of two prominent figures from medieval Italian history: Farinata degli Uberti and Cavalcante de' Cavalcanti. Dante's Divine Comedy, written between 1308 and 1320, is considered a seminal work of world literature, marking the beginning of the Italian literary tradition and the Renaissance. This miniature, found in Folio 25r of the manuscript held in the Vatican Apostolic Library, offers a vivid and intricate visual interpretation of the text. The scene shows Dante and Virgil descending into the third circle of Hell, where the sin of Injustice is punished. They come across the tombs of Farinata and Cavalcanti, who are depicted in the foreground, standing before their tombs and engaging in a lively debate. Dante, who had criticized Farinata in his poem, is shown kneeling before him, seeking forgiveness. The letters inscribed on the tombs and the intricate details of the scene, such as the flames and the landscape, demonstrate the skill and artistry of the painter. This illuminated page is a testament to the enduring influence of Dante's poetry and the rich artistic traditions of medieval and Renaissance Italy. The meeting of Dante and these historical figures in Hell underscores the poet's exploration of morality, justice, and the human condition, themes that continue to resonate with readers and scholars today.
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