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The crust came drawn from underneath in flakes, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
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The crust came drawn from underneath in flakes, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
The crust came drawn from underneath in flakes, like scales scraped from the bream, or fish of broader mail, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil encounter sinners covered in scabs which they scratch incessantly. These are the falsifiers - a disease on society in life, they are punished by being afflicted with disease themselves. Illustration from " The Vision of Hell" (Inferno), the first part of " The Divine Comedy" (La divina commedia) by Dante Alighieri. This long, narrative poem, written in Italian c1308-1321, tracing Dantes imaginary journey from Hell, through Purgatory and finally to Heaven and a beatific vision of God, has been published numerous times. This edition, published late 19th century, is illustrated by Gustave Dore. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, c1890]
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This print captures a haunting scene from Gustave Doré's illustration of Dante Alighieri's "The Divine Comedy". In this particular image, titled "The crust came drawn from underneath in flakes" we witness Dante and his guide, the Roman poet Virgil, encountering sinners afflicted with scabs that they incessantly scratch. These individuals are known as the falsifiers - a disease on society during their lifetime, now condemned to suffer from diseases themselves. Doré's intricate engraving skillfully portrays the agonizing torment endured by these damned souls. The scaly flakes falling off their bodies resemble fish scales scraped from bream or other mail-clad creatures. Their nakedness symbolizes vulnerability and exposes their wretched state. "The Divine Comedy" is an epic narrative poem written by Dante Alighieri between 1308 and 1321. It follows Dante's imaginary journey through Hell, Purgatory, and finally to Heaven where he experiences a beatific vision of God. This timeless masterpiece has been published numerous times throughout history. Gustave Doré's illustrations bring vivid life to Dante's words, capturing the essence of each scene with remarkable detail. Published in the late 19th century by Cassell Petter & Galpin, this edition showcases Doré’s exceptional talent as an artist. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of the eternal consequences of our actions and the profound impact they can have on both ourselves and society at large.
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