BOTTICELLI'S MAP OF HELL

At first look the painting may seem like a spinning top. but wait, have a closer look. observe keenly. you are about to see 9 levels and stairs get you from one level to another. what you are seeing is a map of hell, yes a map as described by Dante and given life by Botticelli

The Map of Hell is a painting depicting Dante's nine ring of hell as described in Dante's Inferno. 

Dante's Inferno, widely hailed as one of the great classics of Western literature, details Dante's journey through the nine circles of Hell. The voyage begins during Easter week in the year 1300, the descent through Hell starting on Good Friday. After meeting his guide, the eminent Roman poet Virgil, in a mythical dark wood,the two poets begin their descent through a baleful world of doleful shades, horrifying tortures, and unending  lamentation.

Botticelli conjured up a wonderful ,vivid and intense painting that correctly fit the description of the hell as told by Dante in his book 'the divine comedy'.
Recently Dan brown authored a book adapting Dante's inferno, using the best pieces and made it into a story that fits the contemporary era.

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