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Beatrice Portinari, beloved of Dante
Beatrice Portinari, a young lady of Florence with whom Dante fell in love when she was 8 and he was 9
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1290 Beatrice Dante Fell Florence Laurel Laurels Wreath Platonic Portinari
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Adorn your walls with the timeless beauty of Beatrice Portinari, the beloved muse of Dante Alighieri. Our exquisite Fine Art Prints, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, capture the enchanting image of this young Florentine lady, who captured the heart of the great poet when she was just eight years old. Each print is available through our Rights Managed licensing, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Bring a touch of history and romance to your home or office with this captivating work of art.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Beatrice Portinari, the Enchanting Lady of Florence: A Timeless Tale of Love and Devotion This exquisite image captures the captivating beauty and grace of Beatrice Portinari, the young Florentine lady who became the muse and beloved of the great Italian poet, Dante Alighieri. The photograph, depicting a young woman with an air of regal elegance and serene composure, transports us back to the enchanting world of medieval Italy. The year is 1290, and Beatrice, with her radiant features and sparkling eyes, has captured the heart of the young Dante when she was just eight years old and he was but nine. Their brief encounter left an indelible mark on Dante, shaping his life and inspiring his greatest work, "The Divine Comedy." The laurel wreath adorning Beatrice's head symbolizes her status as a noblewoman and the admiration she inspired in Dante. The laurel, a common motif in Italian art and literature, was also a symbol of victory, learning, and poetic inspiration. Beatrice's beauty was not just of the physical kind; her virtues, her wisdom, and her gracious demeanor made her an ideal of Platonic love. Dante's love for Beatrice was a pure, unrequited passion that transcended the boundaries of time and space. This photograph, with its evocative imagery and historical significance, invites us to explore the rich tapestry of Italian history and the enduring power of love. The young lady in the photograph, with her enchanting smile and the laurel wreath on her head, embodies the spirit of Beatrice Portinari, the beloved of Dante, whose story continues to captivate and inspire us to this day.
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