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Inferno, Canto 1 : The she-wolf appears, illustration from The Divine Comedy
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Inferno, Canto 1 : The she-wolf appears, illustration from The Divine Comedy
GIA745743 Inferno, Canto 1 : The she-wolf appears, 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 23694622
© Giancarlo Costa / Bridgeman Images
1265 1321 13 13o Xiii Xiiio Secolo 13 13th Xiii Xiiith Century Albero Animale Arbre Dore Gustave Duecento Enfer Hell Incisione Inferno Letteratura Litt And Xe9 Litterature Loup Medioevale Medioevo Moyen Age Po And Xe9 Poesia Poesie Quattordicesimo Secolo Rature She Wolf Trecento Tredicesimo Secolo Tronc D Arbre Tronc Darbre Tronco Trunk Of Tree Virgilio Wolf Wolves 14 14o Xiv Xivo Secolo 14 14th Xiv Xivth Century Gravure Medieval Period
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This print captures a pivotal moment in Dante Alighieri's epic poem, The Divine Comedy. Illustrated by Gustave Dore in 1885, the image depicts "Inferno, Canto 1: The she-wolf appears". In this hauntingly beautiful engraving, we see a menacing she-wolf emerging from the shadows of the medieval forest. The she-wolf symbolizes greed and represents one of the three beasts that block Dante's path to salvation. Her presence signifies the darkness and corruption that plague humanity. As readers delve into Dante's journey through Hell, they witness his encounter with this fearsome creature as he begins his descent into damnation. Dore's digitally colored engraving brings an added depth to this already powerful illustration. The intricate details and masterful use of light and shadow create a sense of foreboding and unease. It is as if we are standing alongside Dante himself, witnessing the terrifying sight before us. This artwork not only showcases Dore's exceptional talent but also pays homage to Dante Alighieri's enduring literary masterpiece. Through their collaboration, these two artists bring forth a visual representation of one man's quest for redemption amidst a world consumed by sin. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing print, let us reflect on our own struggles with temptation and contemplate what it means to confront our inner demons on the path towards enlightenment.
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