Artwork preview

Dante and Virgil in Hell

Aegidius Sadeler II, after Jacopo Ligozzi

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures moving through a cave-like setting. The person on the right has long, flowing hair and a laurel wreath on their head. They face the other person, who has shorter hair and is gently guiding the first person with a hand on their shoulder. Both wear draped garments resembling classical robes. The background features rocky formations with shadows, creating a sense of depth. The ground appears uneven with scattered rocks, and there are logs or similar objects on the sides.

Artwork Details

Date
1588-1629
Medium
engraving mounted on laid paper
Dimensions
9400 × 7744 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original