They grappled him with more than hundred hooks. (Canto XXI., line 51)

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"They Grappled Him with More Than Hundred Hooks" is a renowned illustration by the French artist Gustave Doré, created as part of his extensive series of engravings for Dante Alighieri's epic poem, "The Divine Comedy." This particular artwork corresponds to Canto XXI, line 51, of the "Inferno," the first part of the poem, which describes the journey of Dante through Hell, guided by the Roman poet Virgil. Doré's illustration vividly captures a moment in the eighth circle of Hell, known as Malebolge, where corrupt politicians are punished.

Gustave Doré (1832–1883) was a prolific engraver, artist, illustrator, and sculptor, known for his detailed and imaginative visual interpretations of literary works. His illustrations for "The Divine Comedy" were completed in 1861 and are among his most celebrated works, contributing significantly to the visual imagery associated with Dante's text. Doré's illustrations were remarkable for their intricate detail, dramatic intensity, and ability to convey the emotional depth and thematic complexity of the literary works they accompanied.

In "They Grappled Him with More Than Hundred Hooks," Doré masterfully portrays the grotesque scene where demons, known as the Malebranche, torment the souls of the grafters submerged in boiling pitch. The phrase "more than hundred hooks" refers to the grappling hooks used by the demons to catch and torment the damned souls attempting to escape their punishment. Doré's illustration captures the terror and chaos of the scene, with the anguished expression of the damned soul and the menacing demeanor of the demons, highlighting the artist's skill in rendering both the physical and psychological torment depicted in Dante's "Inferno."

This artwork, like many of Doré's illustrations for "The Divine Comedy," has had a lasting impact on the visual interpretation of Dante's work, influencing not only the field of art but also the broader cultural understanding of the poem. Doré's ability to translate Dante's complex allegorical narrative into compelling visual imagery has made his illustrations an integral part of the legacy of "The Divine Comedy," celebrated for their artistic merit and their contribution to the enduring fascination with Dante's vision of the afterlife.

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