Dante: L'enfer, Chant XXI, Ongles sales (Dante's Inferno, Canto XXI, Nasty Claws) 1963

This 1963 woodcut by Gy Szabo Bela depicts a scene from Dante's *Inferno*, Canto XXI, entitled "Nasty Claws." This woodcut illustrates the moment in which Dante and Virgil encounter the demons who guard the sixth circle of hell, a realm filled with heretics. The bold black and white composition highlights the stark contrast between the human figures and the monstrous demons, creating a sense of unease and dread. This powerful illustration captures the horrific imagery of hell as described in Dante's epic poem, demonstrating the enduring power of this work.