Inferno, Canto XVIII 1480s

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'''Inferno, Canto XVIII''' is a renowned artwork by the Italian painter Sandro Botticelli, created in the late 15th century. This piece is part of a series of illustrations made for Dante Alighieri's epic poem, the ''Divine Comedy''. Botticelli was commissioned by Lorenzo di Pierfrancesco de' Medici to produce a set of drawings that would visually represent Dante's journey through Hell (Inferno), Purgatory (Purgatorio), and Paradise (Paradiso).

The ''Inferno, Canto XVIII'' specifically depicts the eighteenth canto of the ''Inferno'', where Dante and his guide, the Roman poet Virgil, explore the eighth circle of Hell, known as Malebolge. This circle is divided into ten bolgias, or ditches, each housing different types of sinners who are subjected to various forms of eternal punishments. In this canto, the duo encounters panderers and seducers, who are whipped by demons, as well as flatterers, who are immersed in excrement.

Botticelli's illustration captures the intricate details and complex structure of Dante's vision of Hell with meticulous attention to the text. The artwork is notable for its linear style and the clarity with which it conveys the allegorical content of the poem. Botticelli's use of space and his ability to translate the poetic narrative into a visual form make this piece an invaluable resource for understanding the cultural and artistic interpretations of the ''Divine Comedy'' during the Renaissance.

The ''Inferno, Canto XVIII'' by Botticelli is considered a masterpiece of draftsmanship and an important example of 15th-century Italian art. It reflects the artist's profound engagement with literary themes and showcases his skill in blending the realms of poetry and visual arts. Today, Botticelli's illustrations for the ''Divine Comedy'' are held in high esteem by art historians and are studied for their contribution to the visualization of one of the greatest works of world literature.

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