Dantes Inferno, Charon on the Styx
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Dantes Inferno, Charon on the Styx
Dantes Inferno. Canto III, lines 76-78: [over the Styx came Charon] an old man Crying, Woe to you wicked spirits! Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) wrote his epic poem Divina Commedia (The Divine Comedy) between 1308 and his death in 1321. Totalling 14, 233 lines, and divided into three parts (Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso), it is considered the greatest literary work in the Italian language and a world masterpiece. It is a comprehensive survey of medieval theology, literature and thought. Artwork by French artist Gustave Dore (1832-1883); engraving from The Vision of Hell (1868), Henry Francis Carys English translation of the Inferno
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This print captures a pivotal moment in Dante Alighieri's epic poem, "Dante's Inferno". The image depicts the legendary Charon on the Styx, an old man crying out to wicked spirits. Created by renowned French artist Gustave Dore, this engraving is part of his series titled "The Vision of Hell" based on Henry Francis Cary's English translation of the Inferno. Dante Alighieri composed his monumental work, "The Divine Comedy" between 1308 and 1321. Divided into three parts – Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso – it stands as a masterpiece of Italian literature and offers profound insights into medieval theology and thought. With its total of 14,233 lines, this poetic allegory remains one of the greatest literary achievements in history. In this particular scene captured by Dore's skilled hand, we witness Charon ferrying souls across the mythical river Styx towards their eternal damnation in Hell. The monochrome artwork evokes a sense of foreboding as we contemplate the fate that awaits these tormented individuals. As we delve into Dante's vivid imagination through this powerful illustration from Middle Temple Library/Science Photo Library collection, we are transported back to the 14th century. This piece not only showcases artistic brilliance but also serves as a reminder of our cultural heritage and the enduring impact Dante's work has had on world literature throughout centuries.
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