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Inferno, Canto 23 : The poets escape the demons of the fifth bolgia
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Inferno, Canto 23 : The poets escape the demons of the fifth bolgia
GIA745690 Inferno, Canto 23 : The poets escape the demons of the fifth bolgia, 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 23307910
© Giancarlo Costa / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures a pivotal moment in Dante Alighieri's epic poem, "Inferno". Illustrated by Gustave Dore in 1885 and digitally colored, the image depicts Canto 23 of The Divine Comedy. In this scene, the two poets, Dante and Virgil, manage to escape the clutches of menacing demons within the fifth bolgia of Hell. The artwork beautifully portrays the eerie atmosphere of this medieval underworld. The devilish creatures are depicted with meticulous detail, their monstrous forms exuding an aura of malevolence. Yet amidst this chaos, Dante and Virgil stand resolute as they navigate their way through treacherous terrain. The engraving showcases Dore's exceptional talent for capturing both darkness and light. Shadows dance across the page while beams of ethereal light illuminate our protagonists' path forward. This juxtaposition symbolizes hope amidst despair—a recurring theme throughout Dante's journey. As viewers delve into this mesmerizing artwork, they are transported back to a time when literature was revered as a powerful medium for storytelling. Giancarlo Costa expertly presents us with a visual representation that brings Dante's words to life. This remarkable piece serves as a reminder of humanity's enduring fascination with mythology and its ability to captivate generations across centuries. It is an homage not only to Alighieri but also to artistic mastery itself—an invitation for us all to explore the depths of imagination through literature and art.
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