Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Divina Commedia
Italy, Florence, 1345-1355
MS M.676 fol. 15r

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Divina Commedia, Inferno: Scene, Punishment of Wrathful and Sullen -- Phlegyas, as winged and horned devil, sits at helm of sailboat, in which stands Dante, wearing hat, held by Virgil, pushing away nude soul of Filippo Argenti, in water. To right, winged devil pushes nude soul into water.