A rare and evocative Memento Mori sculpture in alabaster, representing Dante Alighieri in skeletal form—his iconic laurel crown unmistakable, yet his flesh stripped away, revealing the skull beneath. This imaginative and macabre portrayal draws inspiration from Dante’s journey through the Inferno, merging literary genius with the symbolism of mortality.

Set atop a dark, turned base, the bust retains a solemn elegance, highlighting the contrast between earthly intellect and the inevitability of death. Likely crafted in the late 19th or early 20th century, this piece resonates with the aesthetics of romanticism, symbolism, and vanitas art.

A poetic and haunting tribute to the Divine Comedy’s eternal themes, ideal for collectors of Danteana, memento mori, or Gothic art.