DANTE / ANGELS / PARADISE

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DANTE / ANGELS / PARADISE

The angelic wreaths: About us thus, of sempiternal roses, bending wreathed those garlands twain;. (Canto XII, lines 16-19) Date: First published: 1307-21?

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1307 Angelic Angels Bending Canto Comedy Dante Divine Ethereal Garlands Lines Paradise Paradiso Ring Roses Twain Wreaths Wreathed

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the ethereal beauty of Dante's Paradiso as described in Canto XII of his epic poem, "The Divine Comedy." In this scene, angels are depicted as they weave garlands of sempiternal roses, bending and twining the wreaths around their celestial forms. The lines, "About us thus, of sempiternal roses, bending wreathed those garlands twain," (Canto XII, lines 16-19) come to life in this print, transporting the viewer to the heavenly realm. Dante's "Commedia," or "Divine Comedy," is a literary masterpiece that chronicles the poet's journey through the afterlife. In Paradiso, the third and final part of the trilogy, Dante ascends to the highest realms of the universe, encountering angels and other celestial beings. The image of the angels creating garlands of roses is a symbol of the eternal beauty and love that exists in Paradise. The exact date of the first publication of Dante's "Divine Comedy" is uncertain, with estimates ranging from 1307 to 1321. However, this image provides a visual interpretation of the text that continues to inspire and captivate viewers today. The intricately detailed angels and the delicate roses in this print showcase the divine harmony and order that Dante encountered in his journey to the afterlife. This print is a testament to the enduring power of Dante's poetry and the ability of art to bring literary works to life in a visual form. The ethereal beauty of the angels and the eternal roses serve as a reminder of the transcendent power of art and the human spirit.

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