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The Circle of the Thieves: Agnolo Brunelleschi Attacked by a Six-Footed Serpent Inferno
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The Circle of the Thieves: Agnolo Brunelleschi Attacked by a Six-Footed Serpent Inferno
995615 The Circle of the Thieves: Agnolo Brunelleschi Attacked by a Six-Footed Serpent Inferno, Canto XXV, illustration to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1827-38 (engraving) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 40.4x56 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: The Divine Comedy (Italian: Divina Commedia) is an epic poem written by Dante Alighieri between 1308 and his death in 1321. It is divided into three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso.); eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright
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Alighieri Attacked Brunelleschi Canto Circle Comedy Creature Dante Divine Fantastical Inferno Purgatory Romanticism Romanticist Sinner Sinners Sins Thief Thieves Underworld Virgil Agnolo Characters Monster Serpent Snakes
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In this engraving by William Blake, we are transported into the fantastical world of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. The print titled "The Circle of the Thieves: Agnolo Brunelleschi Attacked by a Six-Footed Serpent Inferno" brings to life Canto XXV of Dante's epic poem. Within the depths of Purgatory, we witness a dramatic scene unfold. Agnolo Brunelleschi, a character in Dante's narrative, finds himself under attack by a monstrous six-footed serpent. This creature represents the sins and vices that plague humanity as they journey through the underworld. Blake's intricate detailing and mastery of line work bring out the intensity and drama of this moment. The snake coils around Brunelleschi with menacing force, symbolizing his entrapment within his own sinful actions. As viewers, we are reminded of our own flaws and weaknesses through this powerful image. It serves as a reminder that even those who may seem virtuous can fall victim to their own desires. "The Circle of the Thieves" is just one example from Blake's series illustrating Dante's Divine Comedy. Through these prints, he captures not only the essence but also the moral lessons embedded within Alighieri's masterpiece. This print stands as an artistic testament to both literary excellence and visual storytelling. It invites us to delve deeper into Dante Alighieri's poetic exploration of sinners' journeys towards redemption in Purgatory
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