The Inferno, Canto 18, line 38: Ah! how they made them bound at the first stripe!

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"The Inferno, Canto 18, line 38: Ah! how they made them bound at the first stripe!" is an illustration by the renowned French artist Gustave Doré, created as part of his extensive series of works depicting scenes from Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy." This particular piece visually interprets a moment from the eighteenth canto of "Inferno," where Dante, guided by the poet Virgil, observes the punishment of the panderers and seducers in the eighth circle of Hell.

Gustave Doré (1832–1883) was a prolific engraver, artist, illustrator, and sculptor, known especially for his detailed and imaginative illustrations of literary works. His illustrations for the "Divine Comedy" were produced in the 19th century and are among his most famous and celebrated works. They were widely distributed and have had a lasting impact on the visual interpretation of Dante's text.

In Canto 18, line 38, Dante describes the tormented souls who are whipped by demons as they walk in endless circles. Doré's illustration captures the intensity and movement of this scene, with the sinners recoiling under the lashes of their punishers. The artwork is characterized by Doré's dramatic use of light and shadow, which emphasizes the despair and horror of the damned souls, as well as the relentless brutality of their punishment.

Doré's illustrations for "The Divine Comedy" were originally published alongside the text, serving to enhance the reader's experience by providing a visual representation of Dante's complex and vivid descriptions of the afterlife. Today, these works are considered masterpieces in their own right and are studied for their artistic merit, as well as their contribution to the interpretation and understanding of Dante's epic poem.

The illustration "The Inferno, Canto 18, line 38: Ah! how they made them bound at the first stripe!" remains a significant example of Doré's skill in translating literary scenes to visual art, and it continues to influence how readers and scholars envision the world of Dante's "Inferno."

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