The poet, writer and politician Dante Alighieri is considered the father of the Italian language. Nicknamed "sommo poeta" ("supreme poet"), he was the first man of letters to use the vernacular in Italian literature. His main work, the Divine Comedy, is considered one of the masterpieces of world literature.

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Inferno is a touring exhibition inspired by Gustave Doré’s illustrations of Dante’s Inferno. It recreates Dante’s visions of hell through realistic three-dimensional scenes.

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Inspired by the scenes represented in the 19th Century French artist Gustave Doré's engravings, Inferno (hell) recreates exceptionally realistic scenes offering a three-dimensional shape to Dante's visions of hell.

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Charon, ferryman of souls in Hades, the Furies and the Harpies, many mythological creatures and animals belonging to medieval bestiaries, together with historical characters - met by Dante during his imaginary journey - who remind us of the historical events of the time.

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Inferno is available for hire by museums and cultural venues planning temporary exhibitions on art and literature. Contact World Touring Exhibitions for availability and booking details.

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A scary, beautiful, educational and entertaining exhibition.

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