The Inferno, Canto 5, lines 137-138: I through compassion fainting, seem'd not far From death, and like a corpse fell to the ground.

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"The Inferno, Canto 5, lines 137-138: 'I through compassion fainting, seem'd not far / From death, and like a corpse fell to the ground.' by Gustave Doré, is a renowned illustration that captures a pivotal moment from Dante Alighieri's epic poem, "The Divine Comedy." This artwork is part of Doré's extensive series of illustrations for the poem, created in the 19th century, which vividly bring to life the journey of the poem's protagonist, Dante, through Hell (Inferno), Purgatory (Purgatorio), and Paradise (Paradiso). Doré's illustrations are celebrated for their intricate detail, dramatic intensity, and the way they visually interpret Dante's complex, allegorical narrative.

This particular illustration corresponds to a moment in the fifth canto of "Inferno," where Dante, moved by the tragic stories of the damned souls he encounters in the second circle of Hell—the circle of Lust—faints from overwhelming pity and despair, symbolizing his human vulnerability and emotional connection to the suffering he witnesses. Doré masterfully captures this moment of profound empathy and its physical manifestation, illustrating Dante's collapse as both a literal and metaphorical descent into the depths of human emotion and the infernal realm.

Gustave Doré (1832-1883) was a French artist, printmaker, illustrator, and sculptor, known for his brilliant and imaginative illustrations of major literary works, including "The Divine Comedy" by Dante, "Paradise Lost" by John Milton, and "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, among others. His work on "The Divine Comedy" is particularly notable for its scope—comprising over a hundred illustrations—and for the way it captures the epic's grandeur, its intricate themes, and the emotional depth of its characters. Doré's illustrations have had a lasting impact on the visual interpretation of Dante's work, influencing not only the arts but also the popular understanding of the poem."

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