Artistic Influence of Dante's The Divine Comedy Explored in Exhibition at National Gallery of Art

Washington, DC—Since its completion in 1321, Dante Alighieri’s (1265–1321) Divine Comedy has been translated into more than 50 languages. The enduring themes of love, faith, justice, and redemption have contributed to the work’s profound impact and continued relevance. "Going through Hell: The Divine Dante" explores the widespread cultural influence of this pivotal 700-year-old epic in some 20 works of art, all from the National Gallery of Art’s collection.

Famous Paintings Inspired by Dante And His Divine Comedy

Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy in Art

The Divine Comedy through artists' eyes — Botticelli, Blake, Dalí

Salvador Dali, Mythology - Jupiter

Salvador Dali, Ronsard - Woman with Page Boy

Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy in Art

From Dante to Dan Brown: how artists have portrayed the Divine

Works on Paper Dallas Museum of Art Uncrated

Salvador Dali, Triumph of the Sea