ANGELS / PLANET MERCURY

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ANGELS / PLANET MERCURY

The angels in the Planet Mercury: So drew full more than thousand splendours towards us. (Canto V, lines 99-100) Date: First published: 1307-21?

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1307 Angels Canto Comedy Dante Divine Drew Ethereal Lines Mercury Paradise Paradiso Planet Thousand

EDITORS COMMENTS
This enchanting image depicts angels in the celestial realm of Planet Mercury, as described in Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy" in Canto V, lines 99-100. The lines read, "So drew full more than thousand splendours towards us." Dante's epic poem, written between 1307 and 1320, is a literary masterpiece that explores the journey of the poet through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. In this particular canto, Dante and his guide, Virgil, enter the first sphere of Heaven, that of Mercury, where they are greeted by a multitude of ethereal beings. The angels in this print are depicted with radiant wings, their faces illuminated by a golden aura, symbolizing their divine nature. They are shown in various poses, some in prayer, others in contemplation, all gazing upwards in adoration of the divine. The planet Mercury, represented as a small orb, is situated at the center of the image, surrounded by the angels. The intricate details of their robes and halos, along with the delicate shading and use of light, add to the overall beauty and grandeur of the print. This image is a testament to the enduring appeal of Dante's poetry and the power of the imagination to bring literary works to life. The angels and the planet Mercury, as depicted in this print, serve as a reminder of the divine beauty and splendor that exists beyond our world, inviting us to contemplate the mysteries of the universe.

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