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DIVINE COMEDY / DAMNED
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DIVINE COMEDY / DAMNED
Dante & Virgil contemplate some of the damned... Date: First published: 1307-21?
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1307 Comedy Contemplate Damned Dante Divine Drowning Hell Inferno Precipice Virgil
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This evocative image captures the moment of profound reflection as Dante Alighieri and his Virgilian guide contemplate the plight of the damned souls in the depths of Hell, as depicted in Dante's epic poem, "The Divine Comedy" - specifically, the Inferno, which was likely first published around 1307-1321. The scene unfolds at the precipice of the third circle of Hell, where the heretics are submerged in a lake of boiling blood and are shown here in various stages of drowning. Dante and Virgil, with their backs turned to the viewer, gaze intently at the souls, their faces etched with a mixture of awe, sorrow, and curiosity. The intricately detailed print, with its chiaroscuro contrasts and vivid colors, transports us to the otherworldly realm of Dante's imagination, inviting us to ponder the eternal consequences of sin and the human capacity for redemption. The haunting image serves as a poignant reminder of the power of literature to inspire, challenge, and provoke deep thought, making it a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate and intrigue scholars, artists, and readers alike.
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