The Inferno, Canto 21, lines 50-51: This said, They grappled him with more than hundred hooks

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Gustave Doré's illustration for "The Inferno, Canto 21, lines 50-51: This said, They grappled him with more than hundred hooks" is one of the many engravings created by the French artist for Dante Alighieri's epic poem, "The Divine Comedy." Doré, renowned for his detailed and dramatic style, embarked on the ambitious project of illustrating "The Divine Comedy" in the mid-19th century, with the first edition published in 1861. His illustrations have since become some of the most iconic visual interpretations of Dante's work.

In this particular illustration, Doré captures a moment from the 21st Canto of "The Inferno," where Dante and his guide, Virgil, encounter the Malebranche, a group of demons tasked with overseeing the fifth bolgia of the eighth circle of Hell. This circle is reserved for the barrators, those who have committed acts of political corruption. The lines describe the brutal treatment of a sinner by the demons, who use hooks to torment their victims.

Doré's engraving vividly brings to life the chaotic and terrifying atmosphere of this part of Hell. The composition is marked by intense contrasts of light and shadow, a hallmark of Doré's technique, which heightens the sense of drama and horror. The demons are depicted with grotesque and menacing features, their malevolent glee evident as they wield their hooks. The sinner, ensnared and helpless, is a stark representation of the suffering and despair that permeates Dante's vision of Hell.

Doré's work on "The Divine Comedy" is celebrated not only for its artistic merit but also for its ability to convey the complex themes and emotions of Dante's text. His illustrations have played a significant role in shaping the modern visual imagination of Dante's Hell, making "The Inferno, Canto 21, lines 50-51: This said, They grappled him with more than hundred hooks" a notable example of his contribution to the enduring legacy of "The Divine Comedy."

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