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The Circle of the Falsifiers; Dante and Virgil Covering their Noses because of the stench

William Blake (artist); Harry Hoehn (printer)

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing with mountains, figures, and flames. The image shows towering mountains in the background. In the foreground, there are human-like figures intertwined. Two elongated, robed figures stand on a rocky outcrop. Swirling lines of smoke or flames add movement to the scene. The artwork has intricate details and a surreal atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
1827, printed 1968
Medium
engraving [restrike]
Dimensions
4472 × 3489 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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