DANTE ALIGHIERI (1265-1321). The Divine Comedy
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DANTE ALIGHIERI (1265-1321). The Divine Comedy
DANTE ALIGHIERI (1265-1321). The Divine Comedy. s.XIV. The Purgatory. Dante and Virgil in the staircase that leads to the gates of Hell. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. ITALY. VENETO. Venice. Biblioteca nazionale marciana (St. Marks Library)
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1265 1321 Alighieri Biblioteca Comedy Dante Divine Gates Hell Illuminated Leads Manuscript Manuscripts Marciana Mark Miniatures Nazionale Publius Purgatory Staircase Veneto Venice Virgil Masculine Persons Vergilius
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This exquisite miniature painting dates back to the 14th century and depicts a pivotal moment from Dante Alighieri's epic poem, The Divine Comedy. In this scene from Purgatorio, Dante (1265-1321), the renowned Italian poet, is accompanied by the ancient Roman poet Virgil (Publius Vergilius Marone), as they ascend the staircase leading to the gates of Purgatory. The intricately detailed Gothic artwork, originating from the Veneto region of Italy, specifically Venice, is housed in the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, or St. Mark's Library. The richly colored scene showcases the masculine figures of Dante and Virgil, dressed in robes befitting their noble status, as they make their way through the middle ages, an era marked by illuminated manuscripts and the flourishing of Western art. The Divine Comedy, considered a masterpiece of world literature, is divided into three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. This painting, with its captivating horizontal composition, offers a glimpse into the intricacies of Dante's spiritual journey, as he is guided by Virgil through the realms of the afterlife.
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