William Blake's Illustrations For Dante's Divin... -

Blake did not view himself as a mere illustrator; he intended his work to be a "correction" of Dante's poem. While he admired Dante's poetic genius, he fundamentally disagreed with several orthodox Catholic tenets present in the text: William Blake and The Divine Comedy - Digital Dante

Though Blake intended to engrave the entire series, he died in 1827 with only seven plates partially completed. Despite their unfinished state, the works are celebrated for their: William Blake's Illustrations for Dante's Divin...

: Blake used rich, often kaleidoscopic colors to interpret Dante’s literal descriptions. Blake did not view himself as a mere