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PAUL GUSTAVE DORÉ. 'In pursuit he therefore sped, exclaiming; "Thou art caught"', c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré.

PAUL GUSTAVE DORÉ. 'In pursuit he therefore sped, exclaiming; "Thou art caught"', c1890. The demon Alichino chases the escaping sinner Bonturo Dati. Illustration from "The Vision of Hell" (Inferno), the first part of "The Divine Comedy" (La divina commedia) by Dante Alighieri. This long, narrative poem, written in Italian c1308-1321, tracing Dante's imaginary journey from Hell, through Purgatory and finally to Heaven and a beatific vision of God, has been published numerous times. This edition, published late 19th century, is illustrated by Gustave Dore. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, c1890].
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Title:
'In pursuit he therefore sped, exclaiming; "Thou art caught"', c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré.
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'In pursuit he therefore sped, exclaiming; "Thou art caught"', c1890. The demon Alichino chases the escaping sinner Bonturo Dati. Illustration from "The Vision of Hell" (Inferno), the first part of "The Divine Comedy" (La divina commedia) by Dante Alighieri. This long, narrative poem, written in Italian c1308-1321, tracing Dante's imaginary journey from Hell, through Purgatory and finally to Heaven and a beatific vision of God, has been published numerous times. This edition, published late 19th century, is illustrated by Gustave Dore. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, c1890]
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40.5 x 32.2 cm | 16.0 x 12.7 in (300 dpi)