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Extraordinary Life Forms #38, "The Tour Guide"

5x30 in., 2005

 Acrylic, Ink

This is my version of "Virgil" from DANTE'S INFERNO. Take note that his horns are in the shape of a huge "V".

Some of you may be horrified by my version of him, but I think since the story takes place in hell, there shouldn't be anything or anyone that's really "cute" looking, should there? Hence, the horrific nature of this piece. I did, however, stay true to the Kingly presence that Dante seems to be so smitten by when he talks about Virgil. Dante's idolization of Virgil is why I saw fit to adorn his horns with jewels.

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