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Inferno, Canto 1 : Dante in the savage wood, illustration from The Divine Comedy
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Inferno, Canto 1 : Dante in the savage wood, illustration from The Divine Comedy
GIA745740 Inferno, Canto 1 : Dante in the savage wood, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) Italian author and poet. Divina Commedia.); eGiancarlo Costa; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22716974
© Giancarlo Costa / Bridgeman Images
1265 1321 13 13o Xiii Xiiio Secolo 13 13th Xiii Xiiith Century Albero Arbre Dore Gustave Duecento Enfer Foresta Foret Hell Incisione Inferno Letteratura Litterature Medioevale Medioevo Moyen Age Po And Xe9 Poesia Poesie Quattordicesimo Secolo Rature Trecento Tredicesimo Secolo Tronc D Arbre Tronc Darbre Tronco Trunk Of Tree 14 14o Xiv Xivo Secolo 14 14th Xiv Xivth Century Gravure Medieval Period
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This print, titled "Inferno, Canto 1: Dante in the savage wood" takes us on a visual journey through the depths of Dante Alighieri's imagination. Created by Gustave Dore in 1885 and digitally colored, this engraving brings to life one of the most iconic scenes from The Divine Comedy. The image depicts Dante himself standing amidst a haunting forest, known as the savage wood. With its twisted branches and ominous atmosphere, it perfectly captures the essence of hell that Dante intended to portray. The trunk of a massive tree dominates the center of the composition, symbolizing both strength and entrapment. Dante's presence in this infernal setting is palpable; his contemplative gaze reveals his determination to navigate through this treacherous realm. As an Italian author and poet from the 14th century, Dante Alighieri penned Divina Commedia (Divine Comedy), an epic poem that explores various realms after death. Giancarlo Costa skillfully enhances Dore's original work with digital coloring techniques, adding depth and intensity to every detail. This collaboration between two talented artists breathes new life into an age-old masterpiece. As we observe this print, we are reminded of humanity's eternal struggle against evil forces and our quest for redemption. It serves as a testament to both artistic brilliance and literary genius while inviting viewers into a world where darkness intertwines with hope—a world crafted by one man's vivid imagination centuries ago but still resonating deeply
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