There Minos stands. (Canto V., line 4)

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"There Minos stands. (Canto V., line 4)" is an illustration by the French artist Gustave Doré, created as part of his extensive series of works for Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy." Doré's illustrations for the "Divine Comedy" are among the most famous and widely recognized visual interpretations of Dante's epic poem. This particular piece corresponds to the fifth canto of "Inferno," which describes the second circle of Hell where the lustful are punished.

In this illustration, Doré depicts Minos, the mythological king who, in Dante's narrative, is assigned the role of the infernal judge. Minos is shown with a stern and imposing presence, standing as he listens to the confessions of the damned souls. According to the text, he wraps his tail around himself a specific number of times to indicate the circle of Hell to which the soul is condemned.

Doré's work is characterized by its dramatic use of light and shadow, intricate detail, and the ability to convey the emotional intensity of the scenes from the "Divine Comedy." His illustrations were first published in 1861 and have since become iconic, influencing both the visual arts and popular culture's perception of Dante's work.

The illustration "There Minos stands. (Canto V., line 4)" is part of a larger body of work that has been reproduced in numerous editions of the "Divine Comedy" and has been the subject of academic study in the fields of art history, literature, and the intersection of visual and literary culture. Doré's illustrations continue to be celebrated for their artistic merit and their contribution to the enduring legacy of Dante's masterpiece.

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