INFERNO.

A large woodcut illustration depicts the rain of fire in the Seventh Circle of Hell. The scene is framed by an elaborate border. This border features leafy scrolls, acanthus leaves, decorative pillars, and two stylized dolphins at the bottom facing a central floral motif. Within the illustration, the air is filled with falling flakes of fire. These flakes are shown as large, teardrop-shaped vertical strokes. At the top right, two figures, Dante and Virgil, are shown wearing long robes and red colored caps. They stand on a rocky ledge and look down at the tormented souls. In the center, a single naked figure kneels amidst the falling fire. The lower half of the image shows a crowd of naked souls huddled together on the ground in various states of agony. Some lie flat while others clutch one another to shelter from the fiery rain. Light red hand-coloring has been applied to the headgear and footwear of the observers, as well as to sections of the rocky landscape and the ground.

Inferno The first part of Dante Alighieri's epic poem, the Divine Comedy, which describes a journey through Hell.
Dante Alighieri The Florentine poet and protagonist of the Divine Comedy.
Virgil The ancient Roman poet who serves as Dante's guide through the first two realms of the afterlife.
woodcut A printing technique where an image is carved into wood; the raised areas receive ink to create the print.
Rain of fire The specific punishment in the Seventh Circle for those who were violent against God, nature, or art.
Seventh Circle The section of Hell dedicated to punishing different forms of violence.
Divine Comedy original: "Divina Commedia"; Dante's influential poem regarding the soul's journey toward God.