The Circle of the Corrupt Officials; The Devils Tormenting Ciampolo

1827, printed 1968

William Blake (artist); Harry Hoehn (printer)

Associated Names
William Blake

Artist, British, 1757 - 1827

Harry Hoehn

Printer, American, 1918 - 1974

This is a drawing of mythological figures engaged in a dramatic scene. The central figure is on the left, posed dramatically. To the right, a group of winged figures are interacting with the central figure. The background shows a turbulent sky with swirling clouds. The figures are depicted with detailed line work, musculature, and intense expressions. The setting appears rocky, possibly coastal, with hints of a body of water in the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving [restrike]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 37 × 46 cm (14 9/16 × 18 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.9577

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bindman 1978, no. 648, State (restrike)

  • Series Title

    Dante's "Divine Comedy": pl.2 ("Inferno," canto XXII)

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1978

  • Bindman, David. The Complete Graphic Works of William Blake. London: Thames and Hudson, 1978.

Wikidata ID

Q65026725

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