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Inferno, Canto 18 : Virgil shows Dante the shade of Thais
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Inferno, Canto 18 : Virgil shows Dante the shade of Thais
GIA745708 Inferno, Canto 18 : Virgil shows Dante the shade of Thais, 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 23014644
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1265 1321 13 13o Xiii Xiiio Secolo 13 13th Xiii Xiiith Century Corpo Corps Dore Gustave Duecento Enfer Hell Incisione Inferno Letteratura Litterature Medioevale Medioevo Moyen Age Nudit And Xe9 Nudite Nudo Po And Xe9 Poesia Poesie Quattordicesimo Secolo Rature Trecento Tredicesimo Secolo Virgilio 14 14o Xiv Xivo Secolo 14 14th Xiv Xivth Century Gravure Medieval Period
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Inferno, Canto 18 - Virgil Reveals the Haunting Shade of Thais
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print transports us to the depths of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, specifically to the eighteenth canto of Inferno. Illustrated by Gustave Dore in 1885 and digitally colored for a modern touch, this artwork showcases the encounter between Dante and his guide, Virgil. In this haunting scene, Virgil guides Dante through Hell's treacherous circles as they stumble upon the shade of Thais. The Italian author and poet himself stands before us in awe-inspiring detail. Dante's Divina Commedia comes alive as we witness their journey through time. The engraving captures a moment frozen in eternity - an eerie ambiance envelops Thais' ghostly figure. Her presence is both alluring and unsettling; her nakedness symbolizing vulnerability and sinfulness within this infernal realm. Giancarlo Costa skillfully brings together elements from different centuries - merging medieval aesthetics with digital enhancements that breathe new life into this timeless masterpiece. The intricate details reveal themselves with each gaze upon the print, inviting viewers to immerse themselves further into Dante's world. As we contemplate this mesmerizing artwork, we are reminded of humanity's capacity for darkness and redemption. It serves as a testament to our fascination with literature that transcends time and continues to captivate audiences today.
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