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The Passage over the Styx to the City of Dis (engraving)
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The Passage over the Styx to the City of Dis (engraving)
1097947 The Passage over the Styx to the City of Dis (engraving) by Scheffer, Ary (1795-1858) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Passage over the Styx to the City of Dis. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 29 November 1856.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22207160
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Dante Dante Alighieri Inferno Literary Characters Passage Styx
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This engraving, titled "The Passage over the Styx to the City of Dis" takes us on a visual journey through the depths of Dante Alighieri's Inferno. Created by Ary Scheffer in the 19th century, this print captures a pivotal moment in Dante's epic poem. In this haunting scene, we witness souls being ferried across the river Styx by Charon, the boatman of Hades. The atmosphere is shrouded in darkness and despair as lost souls anxiously await their fate. The meticulous details bring to life Dante's vivid descriptions of torment and suffering. As our eyes wander further into the image, we catch sight of an imposing city looming ahead – the infamous City of Dis. This walled fortress represents Hell's capital and serves as a barrier between sinners and salvation. Its eerie silhouette against a fiery sky evokes both fear and fascination. Scheffer masterfully captures not only Dante's literary characters but also their emotional turmoil. Each figure conveys anguish, remorse or resignation as they face eternal damnation for their sins. "The Passage over the Styx to the City of Dis" transports us into Dante's imaginative realm where moral choices have dire consequences. It reminds us that our actions in life shape our destiny beyond death’s threshold. This remarkable engraving from Bridgeman Images invites viewers to explore one of literature's most enduring works while appreciating Scheffer’s artistic interpretation.
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