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Inferno, Canto 32 : The traitors frozen in the ice of Cocytus (Cocyte)
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Inferno, Canto 32 : The traitors frozen in the ice of Cocytus (Cocyte)
GIA745674 Inferno, Canto 32 : The traitors frozen in the ice of Cocytus (Cocyte), illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (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 23694588
© Giancarlo Costa / Bridgeman Images
Betrayal Comedy Dante Dantes Divine Divine Comedy Dore Gustave Freezing Frozen Hell Inferno Purgatory Soul Souls Traitor Traitors Punishment
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This print captures a chilling scene from Dante Alighieri's epic poem, "The Divine Comedy". Illustrated by Gustave Dore in 1885, the image depicts Canto 32 of Inferno, where traitors are condemned to eternal suffering in the frozen depths of Cocytus. The engraving brings to life the haunting atmosphere of this icy realm. In this desolate landscape, souls who have betrayed others are trapped within the ice, their bodies contorted and frozen in anguish. Each figure represents a different form of betrayal - political treachery, familial deceit, or even betrayal against guests. Their punishment is to remain forever immobilized in this frigid lake. Dante himself stands witness to these tormented souls as he journeys through Hell on his quest for redemption. The intricate details captured by Dore convey both the physical agony and emotional torment endured by these damned individuals. As we gaze upon this print, we can't help but be reminded of our own capacity for betrayal and its consequences. It serves as a powerful reminder that actions have lasting repercussions and that true remorse may be found only through self-reflection and repentance. Giancarlo Costa's preservation of this timeless artwork allows us to delve into Dante's vivid imagination and contemplate the complexities of human nature depicted within "The Divine Comedy. "
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