Antaeus Setting Down Dante and Virgil in the Last Circle of Hell by William Blake illustrates a dramatic scene from Dante’s Inferno, depicting the giant Antaeus lowering Dante and Virgil into the final circle of Hell. Blake’s use of intense color and dramatic imagery emphasizes the apocalyptic and mythological elements of the scene.

The painting reflects Blake’s visionary and symbolic approach to literary themes, blending complex narratives with powerful visual elements.