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

The image depicts several figures in a dramatic scene. One figure appears to be pulling or reaching toward another, who seems to be recoiling or retreating. The figure on the left is pulling away, while the central figure on the right is extending a hand towards them. Behind the central figure, there are more figures intertwined. The background features swirling lines suggesting a stormy environment, with clouds and waves. Angular shapes and muscular forms enhance the intensity and drama, complemented by detailed etching work on the figures and landscape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving [restrike]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 38 × 45.8 cm (14 15/16 × 18 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.174

  • 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

Q65578941

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