Divina Comedia di Dante (volume I)

published 1824

Bartolomeo Pinelli

Associated Names
Bartolomeo Pinelli

Artist, Italian, 1781 - 1835

This image shows two figures in flowing robes encountering mythological beasts. The scene includes two figures wearing laurel wreaths, conversing and pointing. They are surrounded by a lion, a leopard, and a she-wolf on rocky terrain. The animals are arranged on and around the rocks in a dynamic posture. The background features trees with detailed leaves creating depth and atmosphere. The drawing is detailed with fine linework highlighting textures of fabric, fur, and the landscape.

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Exhibition History

2014

  • From Neoclassicism to Futurism: Italian Prints and Drawings, 1800- 1925, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2014 - 2015.


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