Salvador Dalí, 1960s, Cerberus (inferno, Canto Vi)
Artist: Dali
Salvador Dalí, 1960s “Cerberus” (Inferno, Canto VI).
The work “Cerberus ” (Inferno, Canto VI), created by Salvador Dalí in the 1960s, is part of a larger set of illustrations for Dante Alighieri’s *The Divine Comedy*. This series was commissioned to mark the 700th anniversary of Dante’s birth. Dalí created 100 watercolors illustrating *The Divine Comedy*, which were then transposed into woodcuts by artisans under the artist’s supervision. The series explores the realms of Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise.
In “Cerberus” (Hell, Canto VI), Dalí depicts Cerberus, the three-headed dog who guards the third circle of Hell, where the gluttonous are punished. The scene, imbued with surrealism and energy, is distinguished by the free-flowing lines, vivid colors, and dreamlike atmosphere characteristic of Dalí. The artist’s interpretation is more abstract and fluid than traditional depictions; it features swirling forms and a dynamism that convey the torment and chaos of Dante’s Hell.
The quality of the work attests to Dalí’s close involvement in the creative process: he supervised the engravers to ensure absolute fidelity to his original watercolors.
Signed on the plate, with an embossed logo on the paper (bottom right); mounted and framed under glass.
Dimensions:
36.5 cm x 45 cm
The work “Cerberus ” (Inferno, Canto VI), created by Salvador Dalí in the 1960s, is part of a larger set of illustrations for Dante Alighieri’s *The Divine Comedy*. This series was commissioned to mark the 700th anniversary of Dante’s birth. Dalí created 100 watercolors illustrating *The Divine Comedy*, which were then transposed into woodcuts by artisans under the artist’s supervision. The series explores the realms of Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise.
In “Cerberus” (Hell, Canto VI), Dalí depicts Cerberus, the three-headed dog who guards the third circle of Hell, where the gluttonous are punished. The scene, imbued with surrealism and energy, is distinguished by the free-flowing lines, vivid colors, and dreamlike atmosphere characteristic of Dalí. The artist’s interpretation is more abstract and fluid than traditional depictions; it features swirling forms and a dynamism that convey the torment and chaos of Dante’s Hell.
The quality of the work attests to Dalí’s close involvement in the creative process: he supervised the engravers to ensure absolute fidelity to his original watercolors.
Signed on the plate, with an embossed logo on the paper (bottom right); mounted and framed under glass.
Dimensions:
36.5 cm x 45 cm
2 000 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Paper
Reference (ID): 1845477
Availability: In stock
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