“The Minotaur,” created by Gustave Doré, is a Romanticism illustration that forms part of “The Divine Comedy” series. The artwork depicts a mythological scene, portraying a monstrous creature in an intense moment, watched by two human figures.
In the artwork, a formidable Minotaur is seen menacingly poised on a steep rocky slope, embodying both strength and aggression. The muscular creature, with the body of a man and the head of a bull, appears to be either clambering up or menacingly looming over the edge. Below him, two robed figures stand, observing the beast with a combination of fear and fascination. The backdrop suggests a dark, foreboding landscape, with jagged peaks under a night sky, enhancing the sense of dread and otherworldliness inherent in Doré’s Romantic depiction.
