HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. The Angry are dismembered alive as infernal punishment

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HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. The Angry are dismembered alive as infernal punishment

HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS.
The Angry are dismembered alive as infernal punishment for one of the Seven Deadly Sins. French woodcut, 1496

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1496 Allegory Anger Breast Christianity Cleaver Corpse Damned Death Dismember Dramatic Evil Hell Knife Nude Personification Punishment Satan Seven Seven Deadly Sins Sinner

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This print titled "HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS" takes us back to the late medieval era, specifically 1496. The image depicts a chilling allegory of infernal punishment for one of the Seven Deadly Sins - anger. In this French woodcut, we witness the horrifying fate that awaits those consumed by rage. The scene is both dramatic and gruesome as the angry souls are dismembered alive, their bodies gruesomely cleaved apart with knives and cleavers. This macabre display serves as a personification of evil itself, showcasing the consequences that await those who succumb to their wrath. The composition features both men and women, stripped naked in their damnation. Their faces contorted in pain and terror, they become mere corpses subjected to eternal suffering at Satan's hands. This haunting portrayal reminds us of the power Christianity held during this period in history. As we observe this woodcut from centuries ago, it serves as a stark reminder of how our actions can lead us down a path towards condemnation or redemption. It urges us to reflect on our own capacity for anger and its potential consequences. While not intended for commercial use, this artwork offers an intriguing glimpse into medieval beliefs surrounding sin and punishment. It invites contemplation on themes such as morality, spirituality, and personal responsibility – timeless topics that continue to resonate with audiences today.

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