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Inferno, Canto 3 : Virgil and Dante at the gates of Hell
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Inferno, Canto 3 : Virgil and Dante at the gates of Hell
GIA745723 Inferno, Canto 3 : Virgil and Dante at the gates of Hell, 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 23307728
© Giancarlo Costa / Bridgeman Images
1265 1321 13 13o Xiii Xiiio Secolo 13 13th Xiii Xiiith Century Dore Gustave Duecento Enfer Hell Incisione Inferno Letteratura Litt And Xe9 Litterature Medioevale Medioevo Moyen Age Passage Po And Xe9 Poesia Poesie Porta Porte Quattordicesimo Secolo Rature Trecento Tredicesimo Secolo Virgilio 14 14o Xiv Xivo Secolo 14 14th Xiv Xivth Century Gravure Medieval Period
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Inferno, Canto 3 - Virgil and Dante at the Gates of Hell
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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 and digitally colored, it depicts the renowned Italian author and poet himself alongside his guide through the underworld, Virgil. Standing before the imposing gates of Hell, Dante gazes upon a scene that both terrifies and fascinates him. The intricate details of Dore's engraving bring to life the eerie atmosphere of this medieval realm. Every stroke reveals tormenting souls writhing in anguish as they pay for their sins. Virgil stands steadfast beside Dante, exuding wisdom and strength. As an embodiment of reason and classical knowledge, he guides our protagonist through this treacherous journey with unwavering determination. The composition is filled with symbolism; from the menacing door to the passage leading into darkness, every element represents a deeper meaning within Alighieri's masterpiece. This artwork transports us back to Italy during its medieval period when literature flourished amidst political turmoil. Giancarlo Costa expertly captures this profound moment in art history while paying homage to Dore's original work. With his skilled eye for detail and colorization techniques, Costa breathes new life into this timeless illustration. As we gaze upon "Inferno, Canto 3" we are reminded of humanity's capacity for sin but also our potential for redemption. It serves
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