Foresta Collection

Inferno, Canto 13 : The suicides flee the forest, illustration from
GIA745701 Inferno, Canto 13 : The suicides flee the forest, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Banquet in the park. (oil on canvas, 1766)
LRI4609344 Banquet in the park.(oil on canvas, 1766) by Ollivier or Olivier, Michel Barthelemy (1712-84); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

Purgatorio, Canto 5 : Dante speaks with Pia de Tolomei (Tolommei)
GIA745748 Purgatorio, Canto 5 : Dante speaks with Pia de Tolomei (Tolommei), illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Purgatorio, Canto 27 : Dantes dream of Leah in the meadow
GIA745639 Purgatorio, Canto 27 : Dantes dream of Leah in the meadow, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Purgatorio, Canto 33 : Dante drinks of the River Eunoe, illustration from
GIA745638 Purgatorio, Canto 33 : Dante drinks of the River Eunoe, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Harvesting of rubber in the forests of Brazil
XEE555432 Harvesting of rubber in the forests of Brazil by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Inferno, Canto 1 : Virgil and Dante begin their journey
GIA745744 Inferno, Canto 1 : Virgil and Dante begin their journey, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 1 : Dante in the savage wood, illustration from The Divine Comedy
GIA745740 Inferno, Canto 1 : Dante in the savage wood, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 13 : The suicides in the forest, illustration from
GIA745700 Inferno, Canto 13 : The suicides in the forest, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 13 : The Harpies in the forest of suicides
GIA745699 Inferno, Canto 13 : The Harpies in the forest of suicides, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Purgatorio, Canto 29 : The 24 elders in the apocalyptic procession
GIA745640 Purgatorio, Canto 29 : The 24 elders in the apocalyptic procession, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Ancient Greece: Bear Hunt, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702527 Ancient Greece: Bear Hunt, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Purgatorio, Canto 28 : Dante, Virgil, and Statius (Stace
GIA745642 Purgatorio, Canto 28 : Dante, Virgil, and Statius (Stace) in the ancient forest of the terrestrial paradise, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

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"Foresta: A Journey Through Art, Nature, and Myth" Step into the enchanting world of Foresta, where art and nature intertwine to create a captivating tapestry of emotions. In "Banquet in the Park, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1766, we witness a joyous gathering amidst lush greenery, celebrating life's bounties. In Purgatorio, Canto 5, Dante engages in a poignant conversation with Pia de Tolomei. Their encounter reveals the depths of human longing and the power of connection even within purgatorial realms. Meanwhile, in Canto 27, Dantes dreams transport him to a meadow where he encounters Leah—a symbol of hope and transformation. As Dante reaches his journey's climax in Purgatorio, Canto 33, he quenches his thirst from the River Eunoe—an act that signifies purification and rebirth. This momentous event is beautifully illustrated in vivid detail. Venturing beyond spiritual realms into earthly landscapes brings us to Brazil's forests—where rubber harvesting unfolds like a dance between man and nature. The symbiotic relationship between humans and their environment comes alive as they gather this precious resource. Descending into Inferno's depths through Canto 1 with Virgil as our guide unveils Dante's harrowing experiences within savage woods. The accompanying illustration captures both his vulnerability and determination as he embarks on this treacherous journey. Inferno continues its haunting narrative with Canto 13—the forest becomes refuge for those who have chosen suicide over life itself. Their tormented souls flee through these darkened woods while encountering eerie entities such as Harpies—a chilling reminder of their eternal suffering. Purgatorio offers respite amidst its trials; Canto 29 introduces us to the majestic procession of twenty-four elders—an apocalyptic spectacle that evokes awe-inspiring reverence for divine forces at play.