New Illustrated Edition of Dante's Divine Comedy by Agostino Arrivabene
Agostino Arrivabene, an Italian artist, is creating a new illustrated version of Dante's Divine Comedy, in partnership with curator Federica Maria Giallombardo and published by Hapax Editore in Turin. This project, linked to the 2021 Dante anniversary, features approximately thirty large-format illustrations inspired by Enrico Malato's text edition, accompanied by a commentary detailing stylistic decisions. The initiative commenced two years ago at Arrivabene's home-studio located near Pandino (CR), with assistance from Professor Donato Pirovano, Giovanni Saccani, and publisher Riccardo Lorenzino. Among his illustrations are Geryon from Inferno XVII and Piccarda Donati from Paradiso III, utilizing innovative techniques and colors. Arrivabene views the work as a journey from sin to grace, delving into existence from both macro and micro viewpoints.
Key facts
- Agostino Arrivabene is illustrating a new edition of Dante's Divine Comedy
- The edition is published by Hapax Editore (Turin) for the 2021 Dante anniversary
- Approximately thirty large-format illustrations are included
- Text edition by Enrico Malato (Salerno Editrice)
- Project supported by Donato Pirovano, Giovanni Saccani, and Riccardo Lorenzino
- Inferno XVII illustration shows Geryon without wings, based on bacterial and insect imagery
- Paradiso III illustration features Piccarda Donati with opalescent colors and Flemish influence
- Companion commentary volume explains stylistic choices
Entities
Artists
- Agostino Arrivabene
- Federica Maria Giallombardo
- Enrico Malato
- Donato Pirovano
- Giovanni Saccani
- Riccardo Lorenzino
- Ernst Haeckel
- Rogier van der Weyden
- Jan van Eyck
- Gustave Doré
Institutions
- Hapax Editore
- Salerno Editrice
- University of Turin
- Dante Alighieri Society
- Artribune
Locations
- Rivolta d'Adda
- Italy
- Pandino
- Cremona
- Turin