One of the most terrifying yet enduring visions of Hell is Dante Alighieri’s “Inferno“, which is an allegory tale that follows the author as he is accompanied by the Roman poet Virgil on a tour through the fiery pits. It’s an incredibly imaginative and terrifying work that has been around since the 14th century, becoming a timeless classic.
Coming to today, Romanian artist Mihai Mihu, who uses LEGOs to create amazing but also somewhat terrifying pieces of art, has posted photos where he took Dante’s nine circles of Hell and recreated them using the child building block toys. The final result is something that I would absolutely put on my mantle as an art collective. If you’re a fan of the book or even the visual aesthetics of the EA video game, this is something you’ll want to check out.
Below is the gallery and I’ve also included an infographic that explains each level. You can see more of Mihu’s work on his Flickr Page.
The nine circles of hell from Dante's Inferno recreated in Lego by Mihai Mihu
