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Inferno, Canto 33 : Ugolino (Ugolin della Gherardesca) in the cell with his four dead
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Inferno, Canto 33 : Ugolino (Ugolin della Gherardesca) in the cell with his four dead
GIA745679 Inferno, Canto 33 : Ugolino (Ugolin della Gherardesca) in the cell with his four dead sons, 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 22716942
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This print showcases Gustave Dore's digitally colored engraving of "Inferno, Canto 33: Ugolino (Ugolin della Gherardesca) in the cell with his four dead sons" an illustration from Dante Alighieri's epic poem, The Divine Comedy. Created in 1885, this masterpiece captures the essence of Dante's haunting narrative. The image transports us to a dark and desolate prison cell where Ugolino, an Italian nobleman condemned to eternal damnation, resides. Surrounding him are his four lifeless sons, their bodies emaciated and contorted by starvation. Through Dore's meticulous attention to detail and masterful use of color, we can almost feel the anguish and despair that permeate this scene. Dante Alighieri himself is known as one of Italy's greatest authors and poets. His Divina Commedia has left an indelible mark on literature for its exploration of sin, redemption, and the afterlife. This particular canto delves into themes of betrayal and punishment as it recounts Ugolino's horrific fate for his political alliances gone awry. As we gaze upon this profound artwork, we are reminded not only of the power of visual storytelling but also the enduring impact that great works like Dante's have on our collective consciousness. Giancarlo Costa expertly preserves this historical piece through Fine Art Finder while allowing us to appreciate its beauty from centuries past.
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