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The Circle of the Traitors; Dante's Foot Striking Bocca degli Abbate

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraved plate depicting two figures standing side by side, with their heads tilted. The figures are wearing long, flowing garments that cover their bodies. The background is intricately engraved, suggesting elements like a mountain or cliff on the left side and an implied landscape in front of the figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1827
Medium
engraved copper plate
Dimensions
9310 × 7313 px
Public Domain
Yes
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