The Circle of the Falsifiers; Dante and Virgil Covering their Noses because of the stench
1827
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1827
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows two men standing on a cliff, looking down at a group of people lying on the ground. The men are covering their noses with their shirts, and there's a strong smell in the air. In the background, there are mountains and a dark sky. The painting is done in a style that makes it look like a drawing, with lots of lines and shading. It's not very colorful, but it's still interesting to look at. The artist did a good job of showing how the men are feeling, and how the people on the ground are suffering. If you like this painting, you might also want to learn more about the Romanticism movement.
