Enfer Collection

Inferno, Canto 2 : Beatrice and Virgil, illustration from The Divine Comedy
GIA745722 Inferno, Canto 2 : Beatrice and Virgil, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Paris Cabarets, Ciel and Enfer (Heaven and Hell)
The cabarets of Heaven and Hell (Le Ciel et LEnfer) in the Boulevard de Clichy, Montmartre, Paris. Date: circa 1905

Literature. The Hell. Miniature in: De Casibus Virorum Illustrium, by Giovanni Boccaccio. Manuscript, Italy, XVth cent
3434373 Literature. The Hell. Miniature in: De Casibus Virorum Illustrium, by Giovanni Boccaccio. Manuscript, Italy, XVth cent. Bibl. Mazarine, Paris.; (add.info.: Litterature)

Purgatory: Dante and Virgil at the entrance of Hell. Miniature from "The Divine Comedie" (Divina commedia)
AIS5386203 Purgatory: Dante and Virgil at the entrance of Hell. Miniature from "The Divine Comedie" (Divina commedia) by the Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)

Song V of Hell: the second circle where the lush are located. Illustration of the Divine Comedie (Divina Commedia)
VEN5033901 Song V of Hell: the second circle where the lush are located. Illustration of the Divine Comedie (Divina Commedia) by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)

Representation of the Degrees of Man's Age' Engraving 1820 Civica raccolta delle stampe Bertarelli, Milan
BEN5478758 Representation of the Degrees of Man's Age' Engraving 1820 Civica raccolta delle stampe Bertarelli, Milan; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Les diables ailes sortent des Enfers. Manuscrit du 14eme siecle
GIA5034628 Les diables ailes sortent des Enfers. Manuscrit du 14eme siecle.; (add.info.: Les diables ailes sortent des Enfers. Manuscrit du 14eme siecle.); © Giancarlo Costa.

Literature. Dante Alighieri in the Inferno. Illustration by Julius Schmidt in: The Divine Comedy, by Dante Alighieri
3433988 Literature. Dante Alighieri in the Inferno. Illustration by Julius Schmidt in: The Divine Comedy, by Dante Alighieri, Germany, c.1910 (postcard); (add.info.: Litterature. Coll. Part)

Giovanni Stradano (Jan Van Der Straet) (Johannes Stradanus) (1523-1605), Lucifer devours the damned souls in Hell
GIM5038152 Giovanni Stradano (Jan Van Der Straet) (Johannes Stradanus) (1523-1605), Lucifer devours the damned souls in Hell

Scenes of psychostasis - SORIGUEROLA, Master of (half 13th century)). Panel of Saint Michael. end 13th c
CUL4866436 Scenes of psychostasis - SORIGUEROLA, Master of (half 13th century)). Panel of Saint Michael. end 13th c. (93 x 234'5 cm)

Literature. Faust, pact with the devil. Illustration in: Faust, play by Johann Wolgang von Goethe (1808)
3433991 Literature. Faust, pact with the devil. Illustration in: Faust, play by Johann Wolgang von Goethe (1808). Postcard, Austria, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Litterature. Coll. Part)

Inferno, Canto 4 : Homer, the poets, and heroes in Limbo
GIA745727 Inferno, Canto 4 : Homer, the poets, and heroes in Limbo, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 19 : Dante rebukes Pope Nicholas III (Nicolas III) in the fourth bolgia
GIA745709 Inferno, Canto 19 : Dante rebukes Pope Nicholas III (Nicolas III) in the fourth bolgia, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 7 : Virgil shows Dante the souls of the wrathful in the Styx
GIA745738 Inferno, Canto 7 : Virgil shows Dante the souls of the wrathful in the Styx, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 22 : Ciampolo escapes the demon Alichino in the fifth bolgia
GIA745712 Inferno, Canto 22 : Ciampolo escapes the demon Alichino in the fifth bolgia, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 13 : The suicides flee the forest, illustration from
GIA745701 Inferno, Canto 13 : The suicides flee the forest, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 17 : The descent into the abyss on Geryons back
GIA745705 Inferno, Canto 17 : The descent into the abyss on Geryons back, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 21 : The demons threaten Virgil, illustration from
GIA745711 Inferno, Canto 21 : The demons threaten Virgil, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 26 : The flaming spirits of Ulysses and Diomedes (Diomede)
GIA745695 Inferno, Canto 26 : The flaming spirits of Ulysses and Diomedes (Diomede), illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 31 : The giant Antaeus (Antee) lowers Dante
GIA745673 Inferno, Canto 31 : The giant Antaeus (Antee) lowers Dante and Virgil into the last circle, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

The Garden of Earthly Delights, 1503-1504 (oil on panel)
JLJ4651305 The Garden of Earthly Delights, 1503-1504 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: The Garden of Earthly Delights)

Antaeus setting down Virgil and Dante in the Last Circle of Hell, c. 1910 (colour litho)
CHT247161 Antaeus setting down Virgil and Dante in the Last Circle of Hell, c.1910 (colour litho) by Rose, Robert Trail (b.1863); Private Collection; (add.info)

The badly wed (Le mal marie) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)
DUV4214782 The badly wed (Le mal marie) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Inferno, Canto 1 : The she-wolf appears, illustration from The Divine Comedy
GIA745743 Inferno, Canto 1 : The she-wolf appears, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 5 : Paolo and Francesca, illustration from The Divine Comedy
GIA745732 Inferno, Canto 5 : Paolo and Francesca, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 3 : The doomed souls embarking to cross the Acheron
GIA745725 Inferno, Canto 3 : The doomed souls embarking to cross the Acheron, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 12 : Nessus (Nessos) and the centaurs, illustration from
GIA745721 Inferno, Canto 12 : Nessus (Nessos) and the centaurs, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 17 : Geryon, symbol of deceit, illustration from
GIA745704 Inferno, Canto 17 : Geryon, symbol of deceit, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 29 : The forgers tormented in the valley
GIA745685 Inferno, Canto 29 : The forgers tormented in the valley, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

The Last Judgement, c. 1305 (fresco) (detail of 65227)
ALI307879 The Last Judgement, c.1305 (fresco) (detail of 65227) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua

Inferno, Canto 6 : The gluttons battered by eternal rain
GIA745735 Inferno, Canto 6 : The gluttons battered by eternal rain, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 6 : Virgil feeds Cerberus (Cerbere) in the third circle
GIA745734 Inferno, Canto 6 : Virgil feeds Cerberus (Cerbere) in the third circle, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 5 : The soul of Francesca Da Rimini speaks to Dante
GIA745731 Inferno, Canto 5 : The soul of Francesca Da Rimini speaks to Dante, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 15 : Brunetto Latini accosts Dante, illustration from
GIA745703 Inferno, Canto 15 : Brunetto Latini accosts Dante, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 28 : Mutilated sowers of discord in the ninth bolgia
GIA745697 Inferno, Canto 28 : Mutilated sowers of discord in the ninth bolgia, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 23 : The hypocrites address Dante, illustration from
GIA745691 Inferno, Canto 23 : The hypocrites address Dante, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 23 : The poets escape the demons of the fifth bolgia
GIA745690 Inferno, Canto 23 : The poets escape the demons of the fifth bolgia, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 5 : The souls of Paolo and Francesca, illustration from
GIA745730 Inferno, Canto 5 : The souls of Paolo and Francesca, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 3 : Virgil and Dante at the gates of Hell
GIA745723 Inferno, Canto 3 : Virgil and Dante at the gates of Hell, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 21 : Devils torment the barrators, illustration from
GIA745710 Inferno, Canto 21 : Devils torment the barrators, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 34 : Lucifer, king of Hell, frozen in the ice
GIA745680 Inferno, Canto 34 : Lucifer, king of Hell, frozen in the ice, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 32 : Ugolino (Ugolin della Gherardesca) gnaws upon the head of Archbishop
GIA745676 Inferno, Canto 32 : Ugolino (Ugolin della Gherardesca) gnaws upon the head of Archbishop Ruggieri (Ruggeri Ubaldini), illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Inferno, Canto 31 : Ephialtes (Ephialte) in manacles among the giants
GIA745672 Inferno, Canto 31 : Ephialtes (Ephialte) in manacles among the giants, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Ms L. A. 139-Lisboa fol. 37v-38 The beast blaspheming Gods name
XJL195859 Ms L.A. 139-Lisboa fol.37v-38 The beast blaspheming Gods name, and the people worshipping the 3rd and 2nd beasts, from the Gulbenkian Apocalypse, c.1265-70 (vellum) by English School

Ms Fr 22912 Fol. 2v Detail of Hell, from The City of God
BNP159944 Ms Fr 22912 Fol.2v Detail of Hell, from The City of God by Saint Augustine (354-430) translated by Raoul de Presles (1316-82) c.1400-50 (vellum) by French School

The Last Judgement, c. 1305 (fresco) (detail of 65227)
ALI307878 The Last Judgement, c.1305 (fresco) (detail of 65227) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua

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"Enfer: Exploring the Depths of Parisian Cabarets and Divine Punishments" Step into the captivating world of Montmartre cabarets, where enchantment and debauchery intertwine. In this realm, known as "enfer, " one can witness a spectacle that mirrors both Heaven and Hell. Drawing inspiration from Hieronymus Bosch's masterpiece, "The Garden of Earthly Delights, " we delve into the depths of human desires. The Hell panel reveals a macabre scene adorned with musical instruments symbolizing eternal torment for those who succumb to sin. Dante Alighieri's Inferno serves as our guide through these realms. In Canto 4, we encounter Homer, poets, and heroes dwelling in Limbo—a place between Heaven and Hell. Their souls forever yearn for redemption. Further along our journey in Canto 19, Dante confronts Pope Nicholas III in the fourth bolgia. This powerful rebuke highlights the consequences faced by those who abuse their authority on Earth. In Canto 22, Ciampolo cunningly escapes Alichino—a demon lurking within the fifth bolgia. His daring act reminds us that even amidst darkness, there is always a glimmer of hope. As we explore depictions of Heaven and Hell in predella panels from "The Last Judgement, " an awe-inspiring contrast emerges. The celestial beauty portrayed stands juxtaposed against infernal damnation—an eternal reminder to choose righteousness over temptation. Pope Enthroned into the Mouth of Hell captures a chilling moment frozen in time—depicted through an engraving from 1545. This haunting image serves as a cautionary tale about the perils that await those who betray their sacred duties. Illustrations from Dante's Divine Comedy transport us further into enigmatic realms filled with anguish and revelation.