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The Inscription over the Gate

William Blake, 1824–1827

A drawing from the series to illustrate Dante's 'Divine Comedy' depicting Dante accompanied by the Roman poet Virgil, who is dressed in blue, symbolising wisdom. Few of the Dante drawings were completely finished, and only seven engraved, but the series is one of the biggest undertaken by Blake and the last legacy of his imagination.

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Title of artwork, date

The Inscription over the Gate, 1824–1827

Date supported

1919

Medium and material

Chalk, pencil, pen and ink and watercolour on paper

Dimensions

52.7 x 37.4 cm

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