Hell: the city of Dis, Roman god of the underworld, Dante's Ingerno, 1863 (engraving)

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Hell: the city of Dis, Roman god of the underworld, Dante's Ingerno, 1863 (engraving)

536407 Hell: the city of Dis, Roman god of the underworld, Dante's Ingerno, 1863 (engraving); (add.info.: Hell: the city of Dis, Roman god of the underworld. Sinners burning in Hell 'Their lids suspended: and beneath,/ From them forth issued lamentable means' Canto X. Gustave Dore's illustrated Dante Inferno, 1863. Wood engraving.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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1863 Beneath Canto Dante Dore Forth Gustave Hell Inferno Issued Lids Means Sinners Suspended Timber Timbers Underworld Wood Material Wood Material

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This haunting engraving captures the chilling depiction of Hell as imagined by Dante in his Inferno, illustrated by Gustave Dore in 1863. The city of Dis, ruled by the Roman god of the underworld, is a place of eternal punishment for sinners. In this scene, we see the tormented souls with their lids suspended and issuing lamentable moans as they endure their fiery fate. Dore's intricate wood engraving brings to life the vivid imagery described in Dante's epic poem. The detailed architecture of the city, the anguished expressions of the damned, and the overall sense of despair are all masterfully rendered in this print. As we gaze upon this portrayal of Hell, we are reminded of humanity's capacity for both good and evil. The consequences of our actions are laid bare before us, serving as a cautionary tale for those who dare to stray from righteousness. Through artistry and imagination, Dore has created a powerful visual representation of one man's journey through damnation. This print serves as a stark reminder that our choices have lasting repercussions and that redemption may not always be within reach.

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