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The Rich Man in Hell and the Poor Lazarus in Abrahams Lap, from Das Plenarium, 1517
Christ in Limbo, from Speculum passionis domini nostri Ihesu Christi, 1507
The Triumphant Christ, ca. 1530-36. Creator: Daniel HopferThe Triumphant Christ, ca. 1530-36
Frontispiece for Angelique des excellences de l ame, 1626
Christ in Limbo, after Raphael, 1541. 1541. Creator: Nicolas BeatrizetChrist in Limbo, after Raphael, 1541
Michelangelos Last Judgment, 1562. 1562. Creator: Nicolas BeatrizetMichelangelos Last Judgment, 1562
The Virgin and Saints Interceding before Christ for the Souls of the Lost, 1771 or before
Trumpeting Angels and Damned Souls Being Pulled Down by Devils (lower center and right section of the Last Judgment), 1548
Title Page of the Gospel of John, 1300-1310. Creator: Sargis PidsakTitle Page of the Gospel of John, 1300-1310
Saint Teresa of Avila Interceding for Souls in Purgatory. Creator: Workshop ofSaint Teresa of Avila Interceding for Souls in Purgatory. (1630 to 1633)
Ten Kings of Hell, before 1195. Creator: Jin ChushiTen Kings of Hell, before 1195
The Last Judgment, ca. 1520-25. Creator: Joos van CleveThe Last Judgment, ca. 1520-25
The Meditation on the Passion, ca. 1490. Creator: Vittore CarpaccioThe Meditation on the Passion, ca. 1490
Manuel de confession, ca 1487-1488. Creator: AnonymousManuel de confession, ca 1487-1488. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris
Ars moriendi (The Art of Dying), 1496. Creator: AnonymousArs moriendi (The Art of Dying), 1496. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris
That is the ancient soul of wretched Myrrha, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré" That is the ancient soul of wretched Myrrha", he replied, " who burn d with most unholy flame for her own sire, and a false shape assuming, so perform d the deed of sin", c1890
That sprite of air is Schicchi; in like mood of random mischief vents he still his spite, c1890. The alchemist Capocchio is attacked by Gianni Schicchi de Cavalcanti
The crust came drawn from underneath in flakes, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréThe crust came drawn from underneath in flakes, like scales scraped from the bream, or fish of broader mail, c1890. Dante
He, soon as there I stood at the tombs foot, ey d me a space, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréHe, soon as there I stood at the tombs foot, ey d me a space, then in disdainful mood address d me: " Say, what ancestors were thine?", c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil
That pierced spirit... was he who gave the Pharisees council, c1890. Creator" That pierced spirit, whom intent thou view st, was he who gave the Pharisees council, that it were fitting for one man to suffer for the people", c1890
Sir! Brunetto! And are ye here?, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré" Sir! Brunetto! And are ye here?", c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil meet Dantes tutor and guardian, Brunetto Buanaccorso Latini, in a firestorm
Love brought us to one death: Caina waits the soul, who split our life, c1890. CreatorLove brought us to one death: Caina waits the soul, who split our life, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil. Illustration from " The Vision of Hell" (Inferno)
By the hair it bore the sever d member, lantern-wise pendant in hand, c1890. CreatorBy the hair it bore the sever d member, lantern-wise pendant in hand, which look d at us and said, " Woes me!", c1890
all-searching Justice, dooms to punishment the forgers, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréThen my sight was livelier to explore the depth, wherein the minister of the most mighty Lord, all-searching Justice, dooms to punishment the forgers noted on her dread record, c1890
Wherefore doth fasten yet thy sight below amongst the maim d and miserable shades?But Virgil roused me: " What yet gazest on? Wherefore doth fasten yet thy sight below amongst the maim d and miserable shades?", c1890
Call thou to mind Piero of Medicina, if again returning, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréCall thou to mind Piero of Medicina, if again returning, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil encounter Pier da Medicina who must hold open his windpipe to speak
Now mark how I do rip me! lo! How is Mahomet mangled!, c1890. Creator" Now mark how I do rip me! lo! How is Mahomet mangled!", c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil witness the suffering of the prophet Mohammed, who is repeatedly ripped open
The other two look d on, exclaiming, Ah! How dost thou change, Agnello!, c1890The other two look d on, exclaiming, " Ah! How dost thou change, Agnello!", c1890. The Florentine thief Agnello Brunelleschi and Cianfa Donati the serpent merging into a single body
Amid this dread exuberance of woe ran naked spirits wing d with horrid fear, c1890. The damned, handcuffed with snakes: With serpents were their hands behind them bound
Thais is this, the harlot, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréThais is this, the harlot, whose false lip answer d her doting paramour that ask d, " Thankest me much!", c1890
Ah! How they made them bound at the first stripe!, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréAh! How they made them bound at the first stripe!, c1890. Naked sinners are lashed by demons. Illustration from " The Vision of Hell" (Inferno)
Unceasing was the play of wretched hands, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréUnceasing was the play of wretched hands, ...to shake off the heat, still falling fresh, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil witness the damned afflicted by flakes of fire
One cried from far: Say to what pain ye come condemn d, c1890. CreatorOne cried from far: " Say to what pain ye come condemn d, who down this steep have journied? Speak from whence ye stand, or else the bow I draw", c1890
I could not hear what terms he offer d them, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréI could not hear what terms he offer d them, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil land on the far bank of the river Styx
My teacher sage aware, thrusting him back, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréThen stretch d he forth hands to the bark; whereof my teacher sage aware, thrusting him back: " Away! down there To the other dogs!", c1890
Soon as both embark d, cutting the waves, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréSoon as both embark d, cutting the waves, goes on the ancient prow, more deeply than with others it is wont, c1890. Phlegyas ferries Dante
To the gate he came, and with his wand touch d it, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréTo the gate he came, and with his wand touch d it, whereat open without impediment it flew, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil pass through the gate of Dis
Not all the gold, that is beneath the moon or ever hath been, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréNot all the gold, that is beneath the moon or ever hath been, of these toil-worn souls Might purchase rest for one, c1890. The damned struggling to push heavy weights uphill
Thy city heap d with envy to the brim, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréThy city heap d with envy to the brim, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil. Illustration from " The Vision of Hell" (Inferno)
I through compassion fainting, seem d not far from death, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréI through compassion fainting, seem d not far from death, and like a corpse fell to the ground, c1890. Illustration from " The Vision of Hell" (Inferno)
The stormy blast of hell with restless fury drives the spirits on, c1890. CreatorThe stormy blast of hell with restless fury drives the spirits on, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil, watching souls in torment
Only so far afflicted, that we live desiring without hope, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréOnly so far afflicted, that we live desiring without hope, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil. Illustration from " The Vision of Hell" (Inferno)
E en in like manner Adams evil brood, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréE en in like manner Adams evil brood, cast themselves one by one down from the shore, c1890. The dead crossing the river Styx to Hell
The Soul and Evil, late 19th-early 20th century, (1914). Creator: James ClarkThe Soul and Evil, late 19th-early 20th century, (1914). Spiritus Adversus Carnem, allegorical scene depicting a winged soul or spirit being grappled with by the personification of Evil or the flesh
An Allegory, c1820-1825, (1922). Creator: William BlakeAn Allegory, c1820-1825, (1922). Epitome of James Herveys " Meditations among the Tombs", watercolour dealing with death and grief, inspired by the work of James Hervey (1714-1758)
Souls condemned to Hell, second half of the 15th century, (1849). Creator: KellerhovenSouls condemned to Hell, second half of the 15th century, (1849). The dead are brought naked in chains, before being cooked in a fire by devils. Below is Satan on his throne
The Descent of Christ into Limbo and the Liberation of Souls in Purgatory. Found in the Collection of Duomo di Castelfranco Veneto
The Ba-bird pectoral, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]