The sight of mis'ry. (Canto XIII., line 66)

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"The Sight of Mis'ry" is a phrase that originates from Canto XIII, line 66 of Dante Alighieri's "Inferno," the first part of his epic poem "The Divine Comedy." While the phrase itself is a poignant reflection of the themes of suffering and despair within the poem, it is also notably associated with the work of French artist Gustave Doré, who is renowned for his rich and detailed illustrations of "The Divine Comedy."

Gustave Doré (1832–1883) was a prolific engraver, artist, illustrator, and sculptor, known for his imaginative and often dramatic visual interpretations of literary works. His illustrations for "The Divine Comedy" were completed in 1861 and are among his most famous and celebrated works. They have had a significant impact on the visual culture and popular imagery associated with Dante's writings.

Doré's illustration that corresponds to the phrase "The Sight of Mis'ry" would depict a scene from the thirteenth canto of "Inferno," which describes the second ring of the seventh circle of Hell, where the violent against themselves—those who committed suicide—are transformed into gnarled, thorny trees and bushes, which are fed upon by harpies, creatures with the body of a bird and the face of a woman. This particular line and the associated imagery capture the bleak and sorrowful atmosphere of the canto, as Dante and his guide, Virgil, witness the tormented souls in this part of Hell.

As of the knowledge cutoff date for this response, there is no specific artwork by Gustave Doré titled "The Sight of Mis'ry" that is distinct from his broader body of work illustrating "The Divine Comedy." Therefore, any introduction for such a work would need to be contextualized within the scope of Doré's illustrations for Dante's epic poem. Without a specific piece of art to reference, it is not possible to provide a detailed and comprehensive introduction for "The Sight of Mis'ry" as a standalone work by Gustave Doré.

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