The Hypocrites by Gustave Dore

The Hypocrites 

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drawing, print, photography, engraving

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drawing

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narrative-art

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print

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figuration

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photography

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romanticism

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line

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history-painting

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engraving

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monochrome

"The Hypocrites" is an illustration by Gustave Doré, known for his detailed and dramatic depictions of literary works. The image, created in a chiaroscuro style, depicts a scene from Dante's Inferno, where hypocrites, clad in leaden robes, are condemned to an eternal walk. The scene, filled with figures and set against a stark background, emphasizes the weight of their sin and the torment of their punishment. Doré’s use of shadow and light further accentuates the contrast between the hypocrisy of the characters’ outward appearances and the darkness of their souls.

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