Inferno, Canto XXXI, Antaeus sets down Dante and Virgil in the 9th circle

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"Inferno, Canto XXXI, Antaeus Sets Down Dante and Virgil in the 9th Circle" is a watercolor illustration by the English poet, painter, and printmaker William Blake (1757–1827). This artwork is part of a series of illustrations created by Blake for the "Divine Comedy," the epic poem by the Italian poet Dante Alighieri. The series was commissioned in 1826 by John Linnell, an admirer of Blake's work and a fellow artist. Blake's illustrations for Dante's "Divine Comedy" are considered some of his most profound and compelling works, blending his unique artistic vision with the rich imagery of Dante's text.

The specific illustration for Canto XXXI depicts a scene from the "Inferno," the first part of the "Divine Comedy," where the poets Dante and Virgil encounter the giant Antaeus. In the poem, Antaeus is not punished with the other giants who are trapped in the frozen outer ring of the Ninth Circle of Hell, as he did not partake in the rebellion against the Olympian gods. Instead, he is enlisted by Virgil to help them descend into the final circle of Hell, where traitors are punished. Blake captures the moment when Antaeus gently sets down the two poets into the depths of the icy circle, a powerful visual representation of the transition from one realm of the damned to another.

Blake's work on the "Divine Comedy" was left incomplete at the time of his death in 1827, but the existing pieces, including "Inferno, Canto XXXI," are highly regarded for their imaginative interpretation of Dante's narrative and their influence on the Romantic and Symbolist movements in art. The illustrations are noted for their intricate detail, dramatic use of color, and the fusion of Blake's mystical and spiritual themes with Dante's exploration of the afterlife. Today, Blake's illustrations for the "Divine Comedy," including "Inferno, Canto XXXI, Antaeus Sets Down Dante and Virgil in the 9th Circle," are held in various collections and continue to be the subject of scholarly study and public interest.

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