Nono cerchio - Zona I, II, III - Caina, Antenora, Tolomea - Traditori dei parenti, traditori della patria e traditori degli ospiti

Twenty-second painting in the 'Inferno di Dante Alighieri' series.

The Ninth Circle of Hell is represented by the frozen river Cocytus. Trapped in the ice, each according to his guilt, are punished sinners guilty of treachery against those with whom they had special relationships. The lake of ice is divided into four concentric Zone ("rings" or "rounds") of traitors. The first three rings are represented here.

The traitors of relatives (Caina - Zona I) are immersed in the icy waters with their faces turned downwards. The traitors to the homeland (Antenora - Zona II) are immersed in the icy waters with their faces turned upwards. The traitors of guests (Tolomea - Zona III) are mmersed in the icy waters with their faces turned upwards and their eyes frozen.