Illustrated Manuscripts of the Inferno from La Divina Commedia, an exhibit by George Cochrane '95 in celebration of the 750th anniversary of the birth of Dante Alighieri will be on view at the Esther Raushenbush Library, main level, Exhibit Area from Monday, March 19th – Sunday, May 20th. An artist talk and reception will be held on April 3rd in the Library Pillow Room at 5:30. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Italian and Literature Departments of Sarah Lawrence College. Click here for more information on Cochrane’s Inferno project. Working with Thornwillow Press, Cochrane uses the illuminated manuscript format while expanding the tradition by intermingling references to Dante-inspired artworks and illustrations by well and lesser-known artists, including comic book artists.
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