Duecento Collection
"Duecento: A Journey Through Dante's Divine Comedy" Step into the world of Dante Alighieri's epic poem, The Divine Comedy, and explore the captivating realms of Paradiso
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"Duecento: A Journey Through Dante's Divine Comedy" Step into the world of Dante Alighieri's epic poem, The Divine Comedy, and explore the captivating realms of Paradiso, Inferno, and Purgatorio. In Paradiso, Canto 31, witness the awe-inspiring sight as a saintly throng forms a celestial rose in the empyrean. Marvel at the beauty and harmony that transcends earthly boundaries. Venturing into Inferno, Canto 4 takes us to Limbo where Homer, poets, and heroes reside. Feel their eternal longing for salvation as they dwell in this realm devoid of hope. In Canto 19, Dante fearlessly rebukes Pope Nicholas III in the fourth bolgia. Witness his courage as he confronts corruption within religious institutions. Inferno continues to unravel its dark depths in Canto 22 when Ciampolo escapes from the demon Alichino in the treacherous fifth bolgia. Experience heart-pounding suspense as he outwits his tormentor amidst chaos and despair. The violent rain of fire torments souls relentlessly in Inferno's Canto 14. Admire an illustration from The Divine Comedy depicting their agonizing plight; digitally colored engravings bring these haunting scenes to life. Similarly haunting is Bertran de Born's severed head speaking to Dante in Canto 28 - an eerie encounter that leaves a lasting impression. Stepping away from Inferno momentarily brings us to Pietro Lorenzetti's fresco "The Virgin and Child between Saint John and Saint Francois. " This masterpiece captures divine serenity amidst earthly struggles – a reminder of hope even amid darkness. Purgatorio beckons with its own tales - like Dante conversing with Pia de Tolomei in Canto 5 or witnessing late repenters singing Miserere together – showcasing redemption through remorseful hearts seeking forgiveness.