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The Circle of the Traitors: Dantes Foot striking Bocca degli Abbate, Inferno

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The Circle of the Traitors: Dantes Foot striking Bocca degli Abbate, Inferno

995618 The Circle of the Traitors: Dantes Foot striking Bocca degli Abbate, Inferno, Canto XXXII, illustration to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, c.1827-38 (engraving) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 40.4x56 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: The Divine Comedy (Italian: Divina Commedia) is an epic poem written by Dante Alighieri between 1308 and his death in 1321. It is divided into three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso.); eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

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Alighieri Canto Circle Comedy Dante Dantes Degli Divine Floating Foot Heads Inferno Mouth Purgatory Romanticism Romanticist Sinner Sinners Sins Striking Sunken Traitor Traitors Underworld Virgil Abbate Bocca Characters


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The Circle of the Traitors - Dante's Foot Striking Bocca degli Abbate, Inferno

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is a captivating print that captures the essence of Dante Alighieri's epic poem, "The Divine Comedy". Created by William Blake in the early 19th century, this engraving showcases the artist's mastery of Romanticism and his ability to bring literary characters to life. In this scene from Canto XXXII of Inferno, we witness Dante and his guide Virgil navigating through Purgatory. The image portrays a river filled with sinners who have betrayed their fellow men. Floating within this sunken underworld are bodies with heads submerged beneath its murky depths. Among them stands Bocca degli Abbate, a notorious traitor whose mouth receives a powerful blow from Dante's foot. Blake skillfully captures the dramatic moment as Dante strikes down Bocca degli Abbate, symbolizing divine justice for his treacherous actions. The composition exudes an eerie atmosphere with its dark tones and haunting depiction of sinners trapped in eternal punishment. This artwork not only serves as an illustration but also reflects the profound themes explored in Alighieri's masterpiece. It invites viewers to delve into the complexities of sin and redemption while appreciating Blake's artistic interpretation. Displayed at Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, UK, this print holds historical significance as it represents one artist paying homage to another across different centuries and mediums. It serves as a testament to both Blake’s talent and Alighieri’s

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