The Blasphemers--Capaneus 

"The Blasphemers--Capaneus" is an illustration by Gustave Doré, created for his famous series of engravings for Dante Alighieri's Inferno. The image depicts a scene from Canto XIV of the Inferno, where the souls of the blasphemers, tormented by rain of fire, are found on a barren landscape. The figure of Capaneus, king of Thebes, is depicted prominently, refusing to repent his hubris, while the surrounding souls writhe in agony, a powerful reminder of the consequences of pride. Doré’s dramatic, detailed style, and emphasis on realism brought Dante’s vision to life, making his work immensely popular with the Victorian audience.