The Inferno, Canto 19 

Gustave Doré's illustration for Canto 19 of Dante's *Inferno* depicts the harrowing scene of the 8th circle of hell. The 19th canto finds Dante and Virgil navigating a fiery landscape of souls engulfed in burning sand and a noxious vapor. The dramatic composition of the image, featuring Dante and Virgil in the foreground observing the tortured souls, captures the overwhelming terror and despair of the afterlife. Doré's use of bold lines and stark contrasts emphasizes the bleak and unforgiving nature of hell. This illustration is a powerful example of Doré's masterful ability to bring Dante's epic poem to life through his detailed and evocative imagery.