Scene from the Inferno (canto IX)

William Etty

1818

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Allegory

About this work

This painting depicts a dramatic scene with multiple figures in motion. In the foreground, a woman in a long robe stands to the right, looking towards the left. On the left side, a winged figure with a beard and long hair is shown in mid-air, while another figure with wings and a beard is seen in the background. The scene is set against a backdrop of a crowd of people, with some lying on the ground. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of turmoil and chaos. If you're interested in exploring more art from this period, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.