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

William Blake (artist); Harry Hoehn (printer)

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an abstract interpretation of a landscape with figures. The image depicts two cloaked figures standing on what appears to be the edge of a body of water, observing the scene. Within the water, there are portrayals of people struggling or floating with various expressions. The background features a rocky cliff with carved human forms and faces. The sky behind shades from light to dark, creating a dramatic tone.