Created:
Movement:
1872
Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood
key Notes:
Pre-Raphaelite symbolism, ethereal transcendence
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Dimensions:
87.5 × 69.3 cm (34 7/16 × 27 1/4 in.); Predella: 26.5 × 69.2 cm (10 7/16 × 27 1/4 in.); Framed: 156.2 × 102.9 cm (61 1/2 × 40 1/2 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Master
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Beata Beatrix by Dante Gabriel Rossetti

Beata Beatrix, created by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1872, is an evocative oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Pre-Raphaelite movement's ideals. The work is a tribute to Rossetti's late wife, Elizabeth Siddal, who served as the model for Beatrice, a character from Dante Alighieri's "La Vita Nuova." This painting is renowned for its ethereal quality and symbolic use of color and light, reflecting themes of love, loss, and transcendence. Rossetti, a founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, sought to revive the detail, color, and complexity of Quattrocento Italian art. The painting's historical impact lies in its fusion of personal grief with literary inspiration, marking a significant moment in 19th-century British art. Rossetti's work continues to be celebrated for its emotional depth and innovative approach to narrative and symbolism.

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Beata Beatrix by Dante Gabriel Rossetti

"Beata Beatrix," created by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1872, is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Pre-Raphaelite style with its rich symbolism and vivid color palette. The artwork portrays Beatrice Portinari, a figure from Dante Alighieri's "La Vita Nuova," in a trance-like state, capturing themes of love and transcendence.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Beata Beatrix