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Dante and Virgil at the edge of the abyss from which a foetid smell steamed up: Canto XI
Dante and Virgil at the edge of the abyss from which a foetid smell steamed up: Canto XI. Illustration by Gustave Dore for Dante Inferno, 1863. Wood engraving
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1863 Dante Dore Edge Gustave Inferno Italian Literature Poetry Punishment Smell Steamed Virgil Wood Abyss Canto
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In this wood engraving by Gustave Dore, we are transported into the depths of Dante's Inferno. The illustration depicts a pivotal moment in Canto XI, where Dante and his guide Virgil stand at the edge of an ominous abyss. As they peer down, a foetid smell rises from its depths, enveloping them in an eerie atmosphere. Dore's meticulous attention to detail brings this scene to life. Every line etched into the wood captures the despair and punishment that awaits sinners in Hell. The Italian poet's words come alive through Dore's masterful interpretation, allowing us to witness firsthand the horrors described within Dante's literary masterpiece. The composition is both haunting and mesmerizing; it draws us deeper into the narrative as we contemplate the consequences of our actions. We can almost feel ourselves standing alongside Dante and Virgil, their faces reflecting a mixture of awe and trepidation. This print serves as a reminder of literature's power to transport us beyond our own reality. It invites us to explore profound themes such as sin, redemption, and divine justice through vivid imagery and poetic language. As we gaze upon this evocative illustration from 1863, we cannot help but marvel at how art has preserved these timeless stories for generations to come.
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