RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Natta, Federica T1 JF Romanica Olomucensia YR 2011 VO 23 IS 1 SP 67 OP 74 DO 10.5507/ro.2011.009 UL https://romanica.upol.cz/artkey/rom-201101-0009.php AB The paper aims to focus on the evolution of the infernal theme in Italian and French theatrical contexts in the period between the 14th and the 15th centuries. Specifically, we have examined three types of sources: drama, hymns and sacred late medieval iconography of hell.