Arachne 

"Arachne," a wood engraving by Gustave Doré, depicts a scene from Dante’s *Inferno*. The image shows the punishment of Arachne, a weaver who challenged Athena and was transformed into a spider. Doré’s illustration captures the grotesque nature of the scene, with Arachne’s human body transformed into a monstrous spider, her eight legs reaching out in a desperate plea. The engraving is notable for its intricate details, with each figure and object meticulously rendered. Doré’s work brought the world of Dante’s *Inferno* to life for a wider audience, and his illustrations are still admired for their power and expressiveness.