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Beatrice Meeting Dante at a Marriage Feast Denies Him Her Salutation
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Beatrice Meeting Dante at a Marriage Feast Denies Him Her Salutation
AMO136296 Beatrice Meeting Dante at a Marriage Feast Denies Him Her Salutation, 1860s (oil on canvas) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), Italian poet; Beatrice " Bice" di Folco Portinari (1266-90), Florentine woman identified as the Beatrice of Dantes poems; ); eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright
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In this photo print, we are transported back in time to witness a momentous encounter between two iconic figures of literature and romance. Painted by the renowned artist Dante Gabriel Charles Rossetti in the 1860s, "Beatrice Meeting Dante at a Marriage Feast Denies Him Her Salutation" captures the essence of coyness and unrequited love. The scene unfolds at a lavish marriage feast, where Dante Alighieri finds himself face-to-face with his beloved Beatrice di Folco Portinari. However, instead of receiving her warm salutation, he is met with denial. The expressions on their faces reveal a complex mixture of longing and disappointment. Rossetti's masterful use of oil on canvas brings out every intricate detail - from the delicate flowers offered by Dante to Beatrice's ethereal beauty that seems almost divine. The composition highlights not only their individual emotions but also the larger themes present in Dante's epic poem "Divine Comedy". This painting exemplifies Rossetti's pre-Raphaelite style, characterized by its attention to detail and vibrant colors. Through his brushstrokes, he immortalizes this poignant moment in literary history while capturing the timeless struggle between desire and restraint. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork housed within the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, we are reminded of the power that art holds in evoking deep emotions and telling stories that transcend time itself.
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