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The Circle of the Thieves; Buoso Donati Attacked by the Serpent
William Blake. 1827. engraved copper plate. Explore the catalogue record, image rights and documented connections from National Gallery of Art.
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- The Circle of the Traitors; Dante's Foot Striking Bocca degli AbbateNational Gallery of Art · 1827 · 1943.3.1737 · Compare side by side →
- The Circle of the Falsifiers: Dante and Virgil Covering their Noses because of the stNational Gallery of Art · 1827 · 1943.3.1738 · Compare side by side →
- The Circle of the Corrupt Officials; the Devils Tormenting CiampoloNational Gallery of Art · 1827 · 1943.3.1739 · Compare side by side →
- The Circle of the Thieves; Agnolo Brunelleschi Attacked by a Six-Footed SerpentNational Gallery of Art · 1827 · 1943.3.1741 · Compare side by side →
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