Illustration to the Divine Comedy (Inferno) -2 1480s

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"Illustration to the Divine Comedy (Inferno) -2 1480s" is a work by the renowned Italian painter Sandro Botticelli, created in the late 15th century. This artwork is part of a series of illustrations commissioned by Lorenzo di Pierfrancesco de' Medici, a cousin of the famous patron of the arts Lorenzo the Magnificent. Botticelli's series was intended to accompany an edition of Dante Alighieri's epic poem, "The Divine Comedy," which is widely considered a masterpiece of world literature and Italian vernacular.

The specific illustration, "Inferno -2," depicts a scene from the first part of Dante's trilogy, the "Inferno," where the poet describes his journey through the nine circles of Hell, guided by the Roman poet Virgil. Botticelli's work is notable for its meticulous attention to the details of Dante's narrative, capturing the allegorical and moral complexities of the text through visual representation.

Botticelli's illustrations for the "Divine Comedy" are celebrated for their artistic innovation and narrative depth. They reflect the artist's mastery of line and form, as well as his ability to convey emotion and drama. The "Inferno -2" illustration, like others in the series, showcases Botticelli's skill in translating Dante's vivid and often gruesome imagery into compelling visual art.

The illustrations were executed in silverpoint and drawn on parchment, a testament to the high value placed on the project and the materials available during the Renaissance. Unfortunately, Botticelli's illustrations for the "Divine Comedy" were never fully completed, and only a portion of the intended series survives to this day.

The surviving illustrations, including "Inferno -2," are held in various collections, with the majority housed in the Vatican Library and the Kupferstichkabinett in Berlin. They continue to be studied by art historians and Dante scholars for their unique contribution to the visual interpretation of the "Divine Comedy" and their place within Botticelli's broader body of work.

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