The Circle of the Thieves; Buoso Donati Attacked by the Serpent

1827

William Blake

Associated Names
William Blake

Artist, British, 1757 - 1827

This is a drawing of four figures. Two figures on the left are dressed and observing, while the two central figures are nude. One central figure is contorting, possibly in response to a dragon-like creature below emitting smoke or flames. The background features jagged shapes and a dark sky with swirling clouds, creating a dramatic atmosphere. The style is reminiscent of classical European religious or mythological artwork.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Gift of W.G. Russell Allen

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 39.5 × 54.5 cm (15 9/16 × 21 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1941.1.222

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bindman 1978, no. 651

  • Series Title

    Dante's "Divine Comedy": pl.5 ("Inferno," canto XXV)

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1965

  • Dante in Art, University of Oregon Museum of Art, Eugene, OR, 1965, no cat.

Bibliography

1978

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

Wikidata ID

Q64962530

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