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Purgatorio, Canto 7 : The poet Sordello, astonished, kneels before Virgil
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Purgatorio, Canto 7 : The poet Sordello, astonished, kneels before Virgil
GIA745750 Purgatorio, Canto 7 : The poet Sordello, astonished, kneels before Virgil, 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 23307926
© Giancarlo Costa / Bridgeman Images
1265 1321 13 13o Xiii Xiiio Secolo 13 13th Xiii Xiiith Century Dore Gustave Duecento Incisione Letteratura Litt And Xe9 Litterature Medioevale Medioevo Moyen Age Po And Xe9 Poesia Poesie Purgatoire Purgatorio Purgatory Quattordicesimo Secolo Rature Trecento Tredicesimo Secolo Virgilio 14 14o Xiv Xivo Secolo 14 14th Xiv Xivth Century Gravure Medieval Period
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This print captures a powerful moment from Dante Alighieri's epic poem, "The Divine Comedy". Illustrated by Gustave Dore in 1885, the scene depicts Purgatorio, Canto 7: The poet Sordello kneeling before Virgil. Sordello, an Italian troubadour and poet himself, is depicted as astonished by the presence of his esteemed predecessor. In this digitally colored engraving, we witness the depth of emotion conveyed through Sordello's posture and expression. His humble reverence for Virgil is palpable as he bows before him. The intricate details of their attire and surroundings transport us to the medieval period when this encounter took place. Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), known as one of Italy's greatest literary figures, wrote "The Divine Comedy" during a tumultuous time in history. This masterpiece explores themes of sin, redemption, and spiritual transformation through a journey that takes its protagonist through Hell (Inferno), Purgatory (Purgatorio), and Heaven (Paradiso). Giancarlo Costa skillfully captures Dore's original work in this print held within a private collection. Through this artwork, we are reminded of the enduring power of literature to inspire awe and admiration across centuries. It serves as a testament to Dante's profound influence on Western literature and continues to captivate audiences with its timeless themes and vivid imagery.
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