The Inferno, Canto 13, line 34: And straight the trunk exclaim'd: Why pluck'st thou me?

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"The Inferno, Canto 13, line 34: And straight the trunk exclaim'd: Why pluck'st thou me?" is an illustration by the renowned French artist Gustave Doré, created as part of his extensive series of works for Dante Alighieri's epic poem, "The Divine Comedy." This particular piece visually interprets a moment from the thirteenth canto of "Inferno," where Dante and his guide, Virgil, encounter the Wood of the Suicides in Hell. In this canto, the souls of those who committed suicide are transformed into gnarled trees and bushes, which are fed upon by harpies.

Doré's illustration captures the harrowing scene as Dante, following Virgil's instruction, breaks a twig from one of the trees. The tree is revealed to be the soul of Pier delle Vigne, a former advisor to Emperor Frederick II, who laments his fate through the bleeding wound. The line "And straight the trunk exclaim'd: Why pluck'st thou me?" reflects the tree's anguished response to Dante's action.

Gustave Doré was known for his detailed and imaginative engravings, which often brought literary works to life with a dramatic and evocative style. His illustrations for "The Divine Comedy" were completed in the 19th century and remain among the most famous and widely recognized visual interpretations of Dante's work. Doré's ability to convey the emotional depth and dark atmosphere of the poem has made his illustrations an enduring part of the legacy of "The Divine Comedy."

This particular illustration is emblematic of Doré's mastery in translating complex literary themes into compelling visual narratives. His work not only enhances the reader's experience of the text but also contributes to the broader understanding and appreciation of Dante's masterpiece in the visual arts. As with many of Doré's illustrations for "The Divine Comedy," this image is characterized by meticulous attention to detail, use of dramatic light and shadow, and a profound sense of the macabre, all of which serve to encapsulate the essence of the scene described by Dante.

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