The Comedy Illuminating Florence is a oil on canvas painting by Domenico di Michelino created in 1456. The painting depicts Dante Alighieri along the city of Florence, Mount Purgatory, the Earthly Paradise and the Celestial Spheres. Domenico di Michelino, an Italian painter, born in Florence, primarily depicted scenes from the Bible. It is not surprising then that like many other artist, Dante's Divine Comedy called to him and like many other artists, he attempted to paint Dante's words on canvas. His interpretation of Dante’s Divine Comedy, can be found on the west wall of Florence’s, Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore. So why is this painting different from other attempts? Besides the fact that it is beautifully painted, and is rich in color, the
