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Beatrice Portinari Collection

"Beatrice Portinari: The Eternal Muse" Throughout history, the enigmatic figure has captivated artists and poets alike

Background imageBeatrice Portinari Collection: Presumed portrait of Beatrice Portinari, late 19th/20th century. Artist: Elisabeth Sonrel

Presumed portrait of Beatrice Portinari, late 19th/20th century. Artist: Elisabeth Sonrel
Presumed portrait of Beatrice Portinari, late 19th/20th century. Beatrice Portinari (1266-1290) was a profound influence on the medieval Florentine poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)

Background imageBeatrice Portinari Collection: Dante and Beatrice in Paradise, 1895. Creator: Poul S. Christiansen

Dante and Beatrice in Paradise, 1895. Creator: Poul S. Christiansen
Dante and Beatrice in Paradise, 1895

Background imageBeatrice Portinari Collection: Dante Aligheri - Dante and Beatrice in the Garden, c1925. Artist: Cesar Saccagi

Dante Aligheri - Dante and Beatrice in the Garden, c1925. Artist: Cesar Saccagi
Dante Aligheri - Dante and Beatrice in the Garden, c1925. Dante Alighieri, (1265-1321), Italian poet. From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 1 by Harold Wheeler

Background imageBeatrice Portinari Collection: Beata Beatrix, 1871-72 (oil on canvas)

Beata Beatrix, 1871-72 (oil on canvas)
2970110 Beata Beatrix, 1871-72 (oil on canvas) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 87.5x69.3 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageBeatrice Portinari Collection: Dante Drawing an Angel on the First Anniversary of the Death of Beatrice

Dante Drawing an Angel on the First Anniversary of the Death of Beatrice
BIR136163 Dante Drawing an Angel on the First Anniversary of the Death of Beatrice, 1848-9 (pen and black ink on paper) by Rossetti

Background imageBeatrice Portinari Collection: Beatrice by Julia Margaret Cameron, 1866 (albumen print)

Beatrice by Julia Margaret Cameron, 1866 (albumen print)
2622383 Beatrice by Julia Margaret Cameron, 1866 (albumen print) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beatrice by Julia Margaret Cameron (British)

Background imageBeatrice Portinari Collection: The Vision: Dante and Beatrice, 1846 (oil on canvas)

The Vision: Dante and Beatrice, 1846 (oil on canvas)
WAG13341 The Vision: Dante and Beatrice, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Scheffer, Ary (1795-1858); 200.5x109.5 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Background imageBeatrice Portinari Collection: Dante and Beatrice (engraving)

Dante and Beatrice (engraving)
5999644 Dante and Beatrice (engraving) by Saccaggi, Cesare (1868-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dante and Beatrice)

Background imageBeatrice Portinari Collection: The Salutation of Beatrice, 1869 (oil on canvas)

The Salutation of Beatrice, 1869 (oil on canvas)
1199610 The Salutation of Beatrice, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 57.1x47 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageBeatrice Portinari Collection: Dante and Beatrice in Paradise, 1895. Creator: Christiansen, Poul Simon (1855-1933)

Dante and Beatrice in Paradise, 1895. Creator: Christiansen, Poul Simon (1855-1933)
Dante and Beatrice in Paradise, 1895. Found in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Background imageBeatrice Portinari Collection: Dante meet Beatrice, 1898. Creator: Martin, Henri (1860-1943)

Dante meet Beatrice, 1898. Creator: Martin, Henri (1860-1943)
Dante meet Beatrice, 1898. Private Collection

Background imageBeatrice Portinari Collection: Beata Beatrix, 1877. Creators: Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Ford Madox Brown

Beata Beatrix, 1877. Creators: Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Ford Madox Brown
Beata Beatrix, 1877. Also: Blessed Beatrice. A young woman is shown seated and half length at the moment of suspension between life and death

Background imageBeatrice Portinari Collection: Dante and Beatrice. Creator: Induno, Gerolamo (1825-1890)

Dante and Beatrice. Creator: Induno, Gerolamo (1825-1890)
Dante and Beatrice. Private Collection

Background imageBeatrice Portinari Collection: Dante and Beatrice, 1492-1495, (1943). Creator: Sandro Botticelli

Dante and Beatrice, 1492-1495, (1943). Creator: Sandro Botticelli
Dante and Beatrice, 1492-1495, (1943). Illustration to " The Divine Comedy" (La divina commedia) by Dante Alighieri. Drawing in the Kupferstichkabinett Berlin

Background imageBeatrice Portinari Collection: Dante in Purgatory Sees The Vision of Beatrice, c1930. Creator: Unknown

Dante in Purgatory Sees The Vision of Beatrice, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Dante in Purgatory Sees The Vision of Beatrice, c1930. Italian author Dante Alighieri and the Roman poet Virgil looking at a vision Beatrice Portinari

Background imageBeatrice Portinari Collection: I, who now bid thee on this errand forth, am Beatrice, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré

I, who now bid thee on this errand forth, am Beatrice, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
I, who now bid thee on this errand forth, am Beatrice, c1890. Dante and Beatrice. Illustration from " The Vision of Hell" (Inferno)

Background imageBeatrice Portinari Collection: Beata Beatrix, c1864-1870, (c1912). Artist: Dante Gabriel Rossetti

Beata Beatrix, c1864-1870, (c1912). Artist: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Beata Beatrix, c1864-1870, (c1912). Painting in the Tate Gallery, London. Rossetti explores his own grief at the death of his wife Elizabeth Siddal, who died in 1862

Background imageBeatrice Portinari Collection: Dante Drawing the Angel, 1853, (c1912). Artist: Dante Gabriel Rossetti

Dante Drawing the Angel, 1853, (c1912). Artist: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Dante Drawing the Angel, 1853, (c1912). Dante drawing an Angel on the Anniversary of Beatrices Death, painting in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford

Background imageBeatrice Portinari Collection: Beatrice, 1897

Beatrice, 1897
Be atrice, 1897. Private Collection

Background imageBeatrice Portinari Collection: Dantes Dream on the Day of the Death of Beatrice (Io sono in pace), 1875

Dantes Dream on the Day of the Death of Beatrice (Io sono in pace), 1875. Artist: Rossetti, Dante Gabriel (1828-1882)
Dantes Dream on the Day of the Death of Beatrice (Io sono in pace), 1875. Private Collection

Background imageBeatrice Portinari Collection: Salutation of Beatrice, 1880-1882. Artist: Rossetti, Dante Gabriel (1828-1882)

Salutation of Beatrice, 1880-1882. Artist: Rossetti, Dante Gabriel (1828-1882)
Salutation of Beatrice, 1880-1882. Found in the collection of the Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, Ohio


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"Beatrice Portinari: The Eternal Muse" Throughout history, the enigmatic figure has captivated artists and poets alike. Her ethereal beauty and profound impact on Dante Alighieri's life have made her an enduring symbol of love, inspiration, and spiritual enlightenment. In "Beata Beatrix, " painted by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1871-72, we see a hauntingly beautiful depiction of Beatrice as a medieval saint. With her serene gaze and delicate features, she embodies purity and divine grace. "Dante Drawing an Angel on the First Anniversary of the Death of Beatrice" portrays the deep grief that consumed Dante after Beatrice's untimely demise. This poignant drawing showcases his longing for her presence even in death. Julia Margaret Cameron's 1866 albumen print titled "Beatrice" captures a moment frozen in time. Through soft lighting and careful composition, Cameron immortalizes Beatrice's allure while hinting at her mysterious nature. "The Vision: Dante and Beatrice" by unknown artist c1930 transports us to another realm where Dante encounters his beloved once again. In this mesmerizing painting, their reunion is depicted with celestial grandeur, emphasizing their eternal bond. The engraving "Dante and Beatrice" offers a glimpse into Sandro Botticelli's interpretation of their relationship during the Renaissance period. His intricate details convey both admiration and reverence for this iconic couple. Poul Simon Christiansen's "Dante and Beatrice in Paradise" takes us on a visual journey through heavenly realms. Through vibrant colors and dreamlike imagery, Christiansen invites us to witness their blissful union beyond mortal existence. Henri Martin's painting from 1898 aptly named "Dante meet Beatrice" illustrates the fateful encounter that sparked Dante's lifelong devotion to his muse. Their meeting becomes a pivotal moment that forever changes both their lives.