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Dante and Beatrice in Paradise standing in front of Peter, James and John and Adam, Saint Stephane, Paul and Moses, E1052
Helle Nanny Brendstrup
Thorvaldsens Museum

Explanation

  • The apostles Peter, Jacob, and John examined Dante on the nature on the three theological virtues: faith, hope, and charity. Beatrice represents spiritual, religious love.

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Dimension

  • Height (plate size) 280 mm
  • Height (paper size) 360 mm
  • Width (plate size) 450 mm
  • Width (paper size) 532 mm

  • Inscription / Certification / Label

    Cornelius inv. / bei Velten in Carlsruhe. / E. Schäffer sc. / AUS DEM PARADIES VON DANTE / H. Felsing impr.