The Circle of the Lustful: Paolo and Francesca

William Blake (artist); Harry Hoehn (printer)

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring various intertwined figures in a swirling mass. The composition includes a central spiral of figures and movement lines, surrounded by a textured landscape. One side shows a cloaked figure near a person on the ground, with a bright circular shape above them containing two more figures. The drawing showcases fine line work and detailed attention to the flow of the composition.