The heav'nly steersman at the prow was seen, (Canto II., line 45)

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"The heav'nly steersman at the prow was seen, (Canto II., line 45)" is an evocative illustration by the renowned 19th-century French artist Gustave Doré. This artwork is part of Doré's extensive series of illustrations for Dante Alighieri's epic poem, "The Divine Comedy," specifically for the second canticle, "Purgatorio." Doré's illustrations for "The Divine Comedy" are celebrated for their dramatic intensity, intricate detail, and profound ability to capture the ethereal and otherworldly atmosphere of Dante's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise.

In this particular illustration, Doré visualizes a pivotal moment from "Purgatorio," where the "heav'nly steersman" or angelic boatman appears to guide souls across the waters to the shores of Mount Purgatory. The line "The heav'nly steersman at the prow was seen" encapsulates the divine guidance and hope that characterizes the journey through Purgatory, contrasting sharply with the despair and torment depicted in "Inferno."

Doré's artistic approach combines meticulous attention to detail with a grand, almost theatrical sense of composition. The angelic figure at the prow is rendered with a luminous quality, emphasizing its divine nature, while the surrounding elements—water, sky, and the souls in the boat—are depicted with a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. This use of chiaroscuro not only enhances the visual impact of the scene but also underscores the thematic contrasts between light and darkness, salvation and damnation, that permeate Dante's work.

Doré's illustrations for "The Divine Comedy" were first published in 1861 and have since become iconic, influencing countless interpretations of Dante's text. His ability to translate the complex allegories and vivid imagery of the poem into visual form has cemented his reputation as one of the foremost illustrators of literary classics. "The heav'nly steersman at the prow was seen" remains a testament to Doré's skill in capturing the spiritual and emotional essence of Dante's timeless masterpiece.

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