By the hair It bore the sever'd member, lantern-wise (Canto XXVIII., lines 116-117)

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Gustave Doré's illustration "By the hair It bore the sever'd member, lantern-wise" is a striking visual representation of a scene from Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy," specifically from Canto XXVIII of the "Inferno." This particular canto is known for its vivid and gruesome depictions of the eighth circle of Hell, where the sowers of discord are eternally punished. The illustration captures a moment of intense horror and surrealism, where a damned soul is seen carrying his severed head by the hair, using it as a lantern to light his way through the dark and dismal landscape of Hell.

Doré, a prolific 19th-century French artist, is renowned for his detailed and dramatic engravings, which have illustrated many literary classics. His work on Dante's "Divine Comedy" is among his most celebrated, showcasing his ability to convey the epic's complex themes and vivid imagery. In "By the hair It bore the sever'd member, lantern-wise," Doré masterfully uses light and shadow to enhance the macabre atmosphere, emphasizing the grotesque nature of the punishment and the despair of the condemned soul.

The illustration not only reflects Doré's technical prowess but also his deep understanding of Dante's text. The severed head, held aloft like a lantern, symbolizes the twisted irony of the sinner's fate—forever illuminating his own path in darkness, a stark reminder of the consequences of his earthly actions. Doré's ability to translate such a harrowing scene into a visually compelling image underscores his status as one of the foremost illustrators of his time.

This work is a testament to Doré's enduring influence in the realm of literary illustration, continuing to captivate and horrify audiences with its powerful depiction of one of literature's most infamous visions of Hell.

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