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GIA745700 Inferno, Canto 13 : The suicides in the forest, 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 22716956
© 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 Virgilio 14 14o Xiv Xivo Secolo 14 14th Xiv Xivth Century Gravure Medieval Period
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This print captures Gustave Dore's illustration of "Inferno, Canto 13: The suicides in the forest" from Dante Alighieri's epic poem, The Divine Comedy. Created in 1885 and digitally colored, this engraving showcases Dore's incredible talent and attention to detail. The image transports us into the depths of hell, where we find ourselves amidst a hauntingly beautiful forest. The twisted trunks of trees rise ominously around us, their branches reaching out like skeletal fingers. This medieval setting evokes a sense of darkness and despair that perfectly reflects the theme of suicide explored in this canto. Dante Alighieri himself stands at the center of the composition alongside his guide Virgil. Together, they navigate through this eerie landscape as they encounter souls who have taken their own lives. Each figure is depicted with profound emotion etched onto their faces - sorrowful expressions that convey both regret and eternal suffering. Giancarlo Costa has skillfully captured every intricate detail of Dore's original work, allowing us to appreciate its beauty and complexity even more deeply. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded not only of Dante's literary genius but also the enduring power art holds to transport us into other worlds. This print is a testament to both historical significance and artistic mastery - an exquisite piece that invites contemplation on life's darkest moments while celebrating human creativity across centuries.
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