"That is the ancient soul of wretched Myrrha." (Canto XXX., lines 38-39)

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"That is the ancient soul of wretched Myrrha" is an illustration by the French artist Gustave Doré, created as part of his extensive series of works for Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy." This particular piece corresponds to Canto XXX of the "Inferno," where Dante encounters the souls of those who committed fraud. Myrrha, in Greek mythology, was the daughter of King Cinyras of Cyprus, who fell in love with her father and tricked him into a sexual union through deceit. Her story is a representation of sinful lust and deceit, which Dante places among the fraudulent in the second deepest circle of Hell.

Doré's illustration captures the moment when Dante, guided by the Roman poet Virgil, observes the punishment of Myrrha, who is eternally condemned to suffer for her incestuous and deceitful actions. The artwork is part of Doré's 1861-1868 illustrations for the "Divine Comedy," which are among the most famous and widely recognized visual interpretations of Dante's epic poem. Doré's engravings for the "Divine Comedy" are noted for their rich detail, dramatic intensity, and the artist's ability to convey the emotional depth and moral complexity of Dante's characters.

The illustration is emblematic of Doré's masterful use of light and shadow, creating a stark contrast that emphasizes the despair and horror of the damned souls. His work contributed significantly to the visual culture of the 19th century and continues to influence how readers envision the scenes depicted in the "Divine Comedy." Doré's illustrations have been reproduced in countless editions of the text and have become almost synonymous with Dante's infernal imagery.

As a notable work within Doré's oeuvre and a significant contribution to the visual interpretation of literary classics, "That is the ancient soul of wretched Myrrha" remains an important piece for both art and literary scholarship, reflecting the enduring power of Dante's medieval vision of the afterlife and the timeless appeal of Doré's artistic genius.

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