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Divine Comedy. Twelfth Canto of Hell. Dante and Virgil befor
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Divine Comedy. Twelfth Canto of Hell. Dante and Virgil befor
Divine Comedy. Epic poem written by Dante Alighieri between 1308 and his death in 1321. Twelfth Canto of Hell. Dante and Virgil before the opprobrium of Crete. Engraving by Gustave Dore. Colored
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This engraving by Gustave Dore depicts a pivotal moment from Dante Alighieri's epic poem, The Divine Comedy, specifically the Twelfth Canto of Inferno. In this scene, the poet Dante, accompanied by the ancient Roman poet Virgil, stands before the monstrous form of the Opprobrium of Crete. The Opprobrium, a grotesque figure with the body of a man, the head of a serpent, and the wings of a bat, represents the insults and reproaches that the living hurl at the dead. Dante's Divine Comedy, composed between 1308 and 1321, is a seminal work of Italian literature and a cornerstone of the European literary tradition. The poem describes Dante's journey through the afterlife, guided by Virgil, as he encounters various sinners in Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. In this particular canto, Dante and Virgil have reached the fifth circle of Hell, the circle of the Anger, where they are confronted by the Opprobrium. The rich colors and intricate details of this engraving bring the infernal landscape to life, immersing the viewer in the dark, allegorical world of Dante's imagination. The twisted forms of the monsters and the desolate, rocky terrain evoke a sense of otherworldliness and dread, while the determined expressions of Dante and Virgil suggest the courage and perseverance required to traverse the depths of the abyss. This engraving is a testament to the enduring power of Dante's poetry and the artistic vision of Gustave Dore, who brought the Divine Comedy to new life through his masterful interpretation of the text. The image invites us to explore the depths of human nature, to confront our own anger and reproaches, and to embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth.
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