Rossetti, Dante Gabriel (1828-1882) - Beata Beatrix 1864-1870

Beata Beatrix is a painting by Rossetti, inspired by Dante Alighieri's 'La Vita Nuova' and depicting Beatrice Portinari. The painting, often considered a memorial to Rossetti's deceased wife, Elizabeth Siddal, shows Beatrice moments before her death, symbolised by a bird dropping a white poppy. Rossetti used sketches of Siddal to create the image of Beatrice. There are several versions of this painting.

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