Inferno, Canto XII, 12-28, The Minotaur (Seventh Circle)

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"Inferno, Canto XII, 12-28, The Minotaur (Seventh Circle)" is a work by the English poet, painter, and printmaker William Blake, created as part of his illustrations for Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy." This particular piece is one of a series of watercolors that Blake produced between 1824 and 1827, which depict various scenes from Dante's epic poem. The artwork illustrates the moment in the twelfth canto of the "Inferno" when Dante and his guide, the Roman poet Virgil, encounter the Minotaur on the edge of the Seventh Circle of Hell.

The Seventh Circle is reserved for those who were violent in their earthly lives, and the Minotaur—a creature from classical mythology with the body of a man and the head of a bull—serves as a guardian of this realm. Blake's depiction captures the ferocity and bestial nature of the Minotaur, embodying the violence that characterizes the souls punished within this circle. The artwork is notable for its dramatic use of color and form, which conveys the emotional intensity and otherworldly atmosphere of Dante's narrative.

As with many of Blake's illustrations for the "Divine Comedy," "Inferno, Canto XII, 12-28, The Minotaur (Seventh Circle)" reflects the artist's unique interpretation of Dante's text, blending his own visionary style with the rich symbolism of the source material. Blake's illustrations were not widely known during his lifetime but have since gained recognition for their imaginative power and contribution to the visual arts, offering a profound and personal response to one of the great literary works of the Western canon.

This work is part of the collection held by the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, and is considered an important example of Blake's later artistic achievements, as well as his enduring fascination with themes of spirituality, morality, and the divine.

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