Divine Comedy Collection (#9)

Dante and Beatrice in Paradise, 1895. Creator: Christiansen, Poul Simon (1855-1933)
Dante and Beatrice in Paradise, 1895. Found in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Dante meet Beatrice, 1898. Creator: Martin, Henri (1860-1943)
Dante meet Beatrice, 1898. Private Collection

Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). Creator: Holiday, Henry (1839-1927)
Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). Private Collection

Dante in exile, 1854. Creator: Gatti, Annibale (1828-1909)
Dante in exile, 1854. Found in the collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Dante and Virgil (Dante et Virgile), 1858. Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Dante and Virgil (Dante et Virgile), 1858

The Circle of the Thieves; Buoso Donati Attacked by the Serpent, 1827

The Circle of the Falsifiers: Dante and Virgil Covering their Noses because of the stench, 1827

The Circle of the Corrupt Officials; the Devils Mauling Each Other, 1827

The Circle of the Lustful: Paolo and Francesca, 1827. Creator: William Blake
The Circle of the Lustful: Paolo and Francesca, 1827

The Circle of the Thieves; Agnolo Brunelleschi Attacked by a Six-Footed Serpent, 1827

Allegorical Portrait of Dante, late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Allegorical Portrait of Dante, late 16th century

Hell Gate, 1916. Creator: Sedlacek, Franz (1891-1945)
Hell Gate, 1916. Private Collection

Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). Creator: Meissonier, Ernest Jean Louis (1815-1891)
Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). Private Collection

Paolo and Francesca, 1893. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Paolo and Francesca, 1893. Found in the collection of Kunst Museum Winterthur

Portrait of Dante Alighieri, c. 1540. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Dante Alighieri, c.1540. Private Collection

The Circle of Corrupt Officials: The Devils Tormenting Ciampolo, from Dantes Inferno, Canto XXII, ca. 1825-27

The Circle of Traitors: Dantes Foot Striking Bocca degli Abbate, from Dantes Inferno, Canto XXXII, ca. 1825-27

Italy, Emilia Romagna, Bologna, The Due Torri or Two Towers famous for leaning, Asinelli and Garisenda Towers

Copy after Delacroixs Bark of Dante, ca. 1859. Creator: Edouard Manet
Copy after Delacroixs " Bark of Dante", ca. 1859

Disputa. Detail: Dante Alighieri (Fresco in Stanza della Segnatura), ca 1510-1511. Private Collection

Dante and Beatrice. Creator: Induno, Gerolamo (1825-1890)
Dante and Beatrice. Private Collection

Paolo and Francesca, surprised by Gianciotto Malatesta, 1809. Creator: Koch, Joseph Anton
Paolo and Francesca, surprised by Gianciotto Malatesta, 1809. Found in the Collection of Klassik Stiftung Weimar

Cover design for Paradiso by Dante Alighieri, 1918. Creator: Chekhonin, Sergei Vasilievich
Cover design for Paradiso by Dante Alighieri, 1918. Private Collection

Dante, (c1265-1321), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Dante, (c1265-1321), 1830. Dante Alighieri (c1265-1321) Italian poet known for his Divine Comedy, with its depictions of Hell, Purgatory and Heaven

Dante Alighieri, ( c1265 -1321), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Dante Alighieri, ( c1265 -1321), 1890. Dante Alighieri ( c1265 -1321), Italian poet of the Late Middle Ages best known for his Divine Comedy, instrumental in establishing depictions of Hell

Dante and Beatrice, 1492-1495, (1943). Creator: Sandro Botticelli
Dante and Beatrice, 1492-1495, (1943). Illustration to " The Divine Comedy" (La divina commedia) by Dante Alighieri. Drawing in the Kupferstichkabinett Berlin

Francesca da Rimini, 1837. Creator: Dyce, William (1806-1864)
Francesca da Rimini, 1837. Found in the Collection of National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

Dante and Virgil in hell. The Barque of Dante, 1822. Creator: Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863)
Dante and Virgil in hell. The Barque of Dante, 1822. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Dante in Purgatory Sees The Vision of Beatrice, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Dante in Purgatory Sees The Vision of Beatrice, c1930. Italian author Dante Alighieri and the Roman poet Virgil looking at a vision Beatrice Portinari

This proud one would of his strength against almighty Jove make trial, c1890
" This proud one would of his strength against almighty Jove make trial, " said my guide; " whence he is thus requited: Ephialtes him they call", c1890

By that hidden way my guide and I did enter, to return to the fair world, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil emerge from Hell, and see the dawn on Easter Sunday morning

Then, fasting got the mastery of grief, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
" Then, fasting got the mastery of grief", c1890. Count Ugolino, his sons and grandsons condemned to death by starvation in the Torre dei Gualandi

That sprite of air is Schicchi; in like mood of random mischief vents he still his spite, c1890. The alchemist Capocchio is attacked by Gianni Schicchi de Cavalcanti

Lo! he exclaimed, lo Dis!, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
" Lo!" he exclaimed, " lo Dis!: and lo! the place, where thou hast need to arm thy heart with strength", c1890

Yet in the abyss, that Lucifer with Judas low ingulfs, lightly he placed us, c1890. Antaeus the giant lowers Dante and the Roman poet Virgil to the final level of Hell

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

He, soon as there I stood at the tombs foot, ey d me a space, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
He, soon as there I stood at the tombs foot, ey d me a space, then in disdainful mood address d me: " Say, what ancestors were thine?", c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil

He answer thus return d: The arch-heretics are here, c1890. Creator
He answer thus return d: " The arch-heretics are here", c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil. Illustration from " The Vision of Hell" (Inferno)

The guide, who mark d how I did gaze attentive, thus began, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
The guide, who mark d how I did gaze attentive, thus began: " Within these ardours are the spirits, each swath d in confining fire", c1890

And straight the trunk exclaim d, Why pluck st thou me?, c1890. Creator
And straight the trunk exclaim d, " Why pluck st thou me?", c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil encounter men who who have been transformed into trees

Then, not to make them sadder, I kept down my spirit in stillness, c1890
" Then, not to make them sadder, I kept down my spirit in stillness", c1890. Count Ugolino, his sons and grandsons condemned to death by starvation in the Torre dei Gualandi

That pierced spirit... was he who gave the Pharisees council, c1890. Creator
" That pierced spirit, whom intent thou view st, was he who gave the Pharisees council, that it were fitting for one man to suffer for the people", c1890

New terror I conceived at the steep plunge, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
New terror I conceived at the steep plunge, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil ride on the back of Geryon, the Monster of Fraud

Sir! Brunetto! And are ye here?, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
" Sir! Brunetto! And are ye here?", c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil meet Dantes tutor and guardian, Brunetto Buanaccorso Latini, in a firestorm

Love brought us to one death: Caina waits the soul, who split our life, c1890. Creator
Love brought us to one death: Caina waits the soul, who split our life, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil. Illustration from " The Vision of Hell" (Inferno)

O senseless spirit! let thy horn for thee interpret, c1890. Creator
" O senseless spirit! let thy horn for thee interpret: therewith vent thy rage, if rage or other passion wring thee", c1890

And, lo ! Towards us in a bark comes an old man, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
And, lo ! Towards us in a bark comes an old man, c1890. Charon, ferryman of the dead. Illustration from " The Vision of Hell" (Inferno)

Onward he moved, I close his steps pursued, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
Onward he moved, I close his steps pursued, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil. Illustration from " The Vision of Hell" (Inferno)

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"Dante's Divine Comedy: A Journey through Heaven and Hell" Step into the world of Dante Alighieri's epic masterpiece, the Divine Comedy. This iconic work takes readers on a profound journey through the realms of Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. In Gustave Doré's stunning frontispiece illustration, we see Dante himself being guided by his beloved Beatrice into the Empyrean - the highest level of Heaven. Here, angels and blessed souls form a magnificent snow-white rose in reverence to the Deity. As we delve deeper into Paradiso, Canto 31 reveals an awe-inspiring sight - a celestial rose formed by the saintly throng in the empyrean (rose celeste). The beauty and harmony depicted in Dore's wood engraving capture this divine moment perfectly. Domenico di Michelino's artwork portrays Dante alongside his poetic creation, emphasizing their inseparable bond. In one painting from 1464-1465 titled "The Comedy Illuminating Florence, " we witness how Dante's words have illuminated not only his own soul but also his beloved city. Jean-Leon Gerome brings us face to face with Dante as he witnesses hell itself in vivid detail. The intensity of emotions conveyed in this piece is palpable as Gerome captures both fear and curiosity within our protagonist. Shirley Markham presents us with another captivating image where Dante stands alongside Virgil facing a three-headed monster. This encounter represents one of many challenges they overcome together during their arduous journey. Gustave Doré once again mesmerizes us with his intricate illustrations showcasing stars shining brightly above while Chiron retrieves an arrow for our heroes' protection against menacing beasts below. Through these various artistic interpretations spanning centuries, it becomes evident that Dante's Divine Comedy continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide. Its timeless themes of redemption, love, punishment, and salvation resonate deeply within the human spirit.