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 featuring tortured figures and mountainous landscapes. The foreground shows figures in distress or anguish, engaged in struggle. Two tall, robed figures stand on a rocky outcrop overseeing the scene below. The background shows ominous clouds and distant mountains, creating a sense of despair. The composition is detailed and conveys intense emotions related to suffering and conflict.