Dante’s Purgatory – Souls Prostrate on Rocky Terrace with Virgil

Dante’s Purgatory – Souls Prostrate on Rocky Terrace with Virgil

Gustave Doré’s dramatic engraving depicts Dante and Virgil encountering penitent souls lying face-down on a rocky ledge in Purgatory. The masterful crosshatching creates deep shadows and texture in the cliffs, making this a striking reference for dark literary or gothic projects

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Resolution
7808 x 10807 300dpi
Year
1891
Format
JPG
Artist
Gustave Dore
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