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Dante and Beatrice, 1915 (oil on canvas)
CH402038 Dante and Beatrice, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) Italian poet; ); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23010438
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Beatific Beatrice Courtly Dante Alighieri Divine Ethereal Longing Poetic Robe Sacred Salvation Spiritual Stream Unrequited Virtue Yearning Lovers Pre Raphaelite
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In this photo print, we are transported to the year 1915, where John William Waterhouse's masterpiece "Dante and Beatrice" comes to life. The oil on canvas painting depicts a scene inspired by Dante Alighieri's immortal love for Beatrice Portinari. As our eyes wander across the image, we find ourselves immersed in a courtly setting with a divine touch. A serene stream flows gently behind them, symbolizing their spiritual connection. Beatrice stands gracefully in her ethereal robe, radiating both beauty and virtue. Her gaze is fixed upon Dante, who gazes back at her with longing and admiration. This portrayal of unrequited love evokes deep emotions within us as we witness the profound yearning between these medieval lovers. Dante Alighieri himself, known as an influential poet of his time, is captured here in a moment of poetic inspiration. Waterhouse's skillful brushstrokes bring forth an atmosphere that feels sacred and almost otherworldly. Through this painting titled "Dante and Beatrice" he pays homage to Dante Alighieri's renowned work "La Vita Nuova" which narrates his devotion towards Beatrice. The artist masterfully captures the essence of salvation through love as he merges elements from literature into visual art. This print serves as a timeless reminder of the power and transcendence found within human connections – even those that remain unfulfilled or exist only in our hearts' deepest desires.
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