Virgil 70 19 Collection
"Virgil 70 19: A Journey Through the Depths of Hell and Beyond" Step into the world of Virgil, a legendary figure who transcends time and space
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"Virgil 70 19: A Journey Through the Depths of Hell and Beyond" Step into the world of Virgil, a legendary figure who transcends time and space. In this captivating collection of artworks, we witness his encounters with both divine and damned entities, each depicting a different chapter in his extraordinary odyssey. First, we find ourselves ringside at a boxing match on the anniversary of Aeneas father's death in 1930. The intensity is palpable as Virgil channels his inner warrior spirit to honor his lineage. Next, our gaze falls upon an engraving from "The Hell" by Dante Alighieri. Here, Virgil stands alongside Dante himself as they meet Lucifer, the fallen angel and King of Hell. Despite their valiant efforts they can no match for this formidable adversary. Moving forward in time to an oil painting from 1790, we witness Virgil reading aloud from his magnum opus "Aeneid, " captivating Augustus, Octavia, and Livia with tales of heroism and destiny. As we delve deeper into darkness within Gustave Dore's illustrations for "The Divine Comedy, " we encounter mutilated sowers of discord in the ninth bolgia. Their twisted forms serve as a chilling reminder of the consequences that await those who sow seeds of chaos. In another haunting engraving from "The Divine Comedy, " a crucified Pharisee hangs amongst hypocrites—a stark portrayal reminding us that true intentions can be obscured behind false facades. Further along our journey through hellish realms depicted by Gustave Dore's masterful handiwork lies Canto 22: Alichino and Calcabrina locked in fierce combat above pitch-black abysses. This illustration serves as a testament to Virgil's unwavering determination amidst treacherous adversaries. Within the Circle of Traitors lies Ugolino della Gherardesca—the tyrant of Pisa condemned for treason.