The barque of Dante (Copy after Delacroix) 1854

Edouard Manet's 1854 painting, "The Barque of Dante (Copy after Delacroix)," depicts a scene from Dante Alighieri's *Inferno*, where the poet and his guide Virgil navigate the River Styx, with the damned souls being ferried across. Manet's interpretation is a copy of Eugène Delacroix's 1822 work, emphasizing the drama and turbulent nature of the journey through the use of strong brushstrokes and dark colors. The painting showcases Manet's early artistic style, highlighting his skill in capturing movement and emotion. It is now located in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, France.