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GIA745645 Purgatorio, Canto 20 : The souls of the avaricious, 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 22716924
© Giancarlo Costa / Bridgeman Images
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This print, titled "Purgatorio, Canto 20: The souls of the avaricious" takes us on a visual journey through Dante Alighieri's renowned literary masterpiece, The Divine Comedy. Created by the talented Gustave Dore in 1885 and digitally colored for modern appreciation, this engraving beautifully captures the essence of Purgatory. In this particular scene from Canto 20, we witness the souls of the avaricious being punished for their earthly greed. Dore's intricate details bring to life these tormented figures as they struggle under heavy loads of material wealth. Each soul is burdened with an overwhelming desire for riches that consumed them during their mortal lives. The composition skillfully portrays both the physical suffering and spiritual anguish endured by these lost souls. Their faces contorted with pain and remorse reflect their realization that worldly possessions hold no value in the afterlife. As viewers, we are reminded of our own mortality and prompted to question our own attachments to material wealth. Dante himself stands alongside his guide Virgil, observing this haunting spectacle with a mixture of pity and awe. Through his vivid imagery and poetic storytelling, Dante invites us to reflect upon our own sins and seek redemption before it is too late. This remarkable print serves as a powerful reminder that true fulfillment lies not in amassing treasures but in cultivating virtues such as generosity and compassion. It encapsulates both the timeless themes explored in Dante's work and Gustave Dore's artistic brilliance—a testament to their enduring legacy within literature and art history alike.
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