Title

"Inferno" first part of his Divine Comedy

Caption

Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) Italian poet: "Inferno" first part of his " Divina Commedia" (Divine Comedy) illustrated by Gustave Doré 1863. Canto X: Dante, keeping close to his guide Virgil, looks on one of the sinners burning in hell in their open tombs. Wood engraving

Date

1863

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07095_390001280

License type

Rights managed

Available size

28,5Mb (4,6Mb) / 9,4in x 11,8in / 2812 x 3543 (300dpi)

Keywords

Italian literature 19th century Hell Italy Sin Die Dying Death Torture Corpse Tomb Punishment Punish