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Inferno, Canto 5 : Minos judges the transgressions and dispatches the souls
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Inferno, Canto 5 : Minos judges the transgressions and dispatches the souls
GIA745728 Inferno, Canto 5 : Minos judges the transgressions and dispatches the souls, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) Italian author and poet. Divina Commedia.); eGiancarlo Costa; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22425076
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Inferno, Canto 5 - Minos judges the transgressions and dispatches the souls
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. This print captures a pivotal moment in Dante Alighieri's epic poem, The Divine Comedy. Illustrated by Gustave Dore in 1885 and digitally colored, it brings to life the intense scene from Inferno, Canto 5. In this haunting depiction, we witness Minos, the fearsome judge of souls in Hell. With his massive serpent-like body coiled around him like a crown, he stands as an imposing figure ready to pass judgment on those who have sinned. As each soul approaches him for sentencing, Minos wraps his tail around himself corresponding to the number of times they will be tormented in their assigned circle of Hell. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable; every line and shadow adds depth and intensity to this medieval masterpiece. The engraving transports us back to a time when literature was revered as art itself. Dante Alighieri's Divina Commedia continues to captivate readers with its vivid imagery and profound exploration of sin and redemption. This particular illustration perfectly encapsulates the dark atmosphere of Dante's Inferno while showcasing Dore's artistic brilliance. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder, we are reminded that even within darkness there can be beauty found – both in literature and visual art – allowing us to reflect on our own transgressions and seek redemption.
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