“The Envious” is an illustration by Gustave Doré, created within the Romanticism art movement. This artwork belongs to the genre of illustration and is part of the series “The Divine Comedy.”
The artwork depicts a somber and dramatic scene, illustrating figures enshrouded in hoods and cloaks, embodying the vice of envy. The characters, likely souls in purgatory, are huddled together, exuding a palpable sense of misery and desolation. Two central figures stand out as they support each other, indicating their shared suffering. The use of chiaroscuro enhances the depth and emotional intensity of the scene, with light highlighting the central group while the background remains dark and foreboding. This piece captures the essence of emotional and spiritual torment, characteristic of Doré’s engravings for Dante’s monumental literary work.
