The artwork, titled “The Ascent,” was created by Gustave Dore and belongs to the Romanticism art movement. It is an illustration and part of the series “The Divine Comedy.” This piece vividly captures the theme of ascension, with two figures ascending rugged and steep rocky terrain. The scene is detailed and evokes a sense of struggle and determination as they make their way upward amidst the imposing natural landscape. The background reveals a vast expanse, suggesting a journey of grand scale and spiritual significance. Dore’s intricate attention to detail and dynamic composition effectively convey the narrative of ascent, in line with the profound motifs of “The Divine Comedy.”
