Purgatory, Canto 9, Dante and Virgil before the Angelic Guardian of the Gate of Purgatory

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"Purgatory, Canto 9, Dante and Virgil before the Angelic Guardian of the Gate of Purgatory" is a work by the English artist and poet William Blake, created as part of his illustrations for Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy." Blake began this ambitious series of 102 artworks in 1826, but it remained incomplete at his death in 1827, with only a portion of the watercolors finished and fewer still engraved. This particular piece depicts a scene from the ninth canto of "Purgatory," the second part of Dante's epic poem, where the poets Dante and Virgil encounter the angelic guardian at the entrance to Purgatory proper.

In the scene, the angel, who is stationed to guard the gate, is an embodiment of peace and divine authority, and he holds the keys that can unlock the passage to the mountain of purification. The encounter is significant within the narrative of the "Divine Comedy" as it represents the transition from the preparatory stages of the afterlife to the actual process of purification that occurs on the mountain.

Blake's interpretation of Dante's work is noted for its imaginative power and the artist's idiosyncratic vision, which often diverged from traditional depictions. His illustrations are characterized by dramatic compositions, vivid use of color, and the incorporation of his own symbolic language. Blake's "Purgatory, Canto 9" is a testament to his unique ability to fuse his mystical and visionary sensibilities with the literary source material.

The artwork is part of a larger collection of Blake's Dante illustrations, which have been widely studied and exhibited. They are considered an important part of Blake's later work and contribute to the understanding of his artistic and philosophical development. The illustrations are held in various collections, including the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, and the Tate Britain in London. The piece is not only significant in the context of Blake's oeuvre but also as an interpretation of one of the great works of world literature, offering insight into the cross-pollination of visual art and poetry in the Romantic era.

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