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The Angel with the Sword marking Dante with the Sevenfold
1066271 The Angel with the Sword marking Dante with the Sevenfold, illustration from Purgatorio, Dantes Divine Comedy, c.1825-27 (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 52.3x34.8 cm; The Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro, Cornwall, UK; (add.info.: Otherwise known as The Angel Marking Dantes Forehead.
The Divine Comedy (Italian: Divina Commedia) is an epic poem written by Dante Alighieri between 1308 and his death in 1321. It is divided into three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso.); eRoyal Cornwall Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23043712
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Comedy Dante Dantes Divine Epic Forehead Inferno Marking Purgatorio Purgatory Romanticism Romanticist Underworld Virgil Characters
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The Angel with the Sword marking Dante with the Sevenfold
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. This print, created by William Blake in the early 19th century, depicts a powerful scene from Dante Alighieri's epic poem, "The Divine Comedy". The illustration comes from the section of the poem known as Purgatorio and showcases Blake's exceptional talent for combining pen and ink with watercolor. In this momentous image, an angelic figure stands before Dante, holding a sword. With great precision and divine purpose, the angel marks Dante's forehead with seven distinct symbols. These markings represent different sins that Dante must purify himself of as he journeys through Purgatory. Blake's interpretation captures both the intensity and beauty of this pivotal moment in literary history. The intricate details in his artwork bring to life not only Dante but also his guide Virgil and other characters who populate this fantastical realm. As viewers gaze upon this print at The Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro, Cornwall, they are transported into a world where poetry meets visual art. It is a testament to Blake's mastery of Romanticism that he could so skillfully capture such complex emotions within a single image. "The Angel with the Sword marking Dante with the Sevenfold" serves as a reminder of literature's enduring power to inspire creativity across various artistic mediums.
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