The artwork, titled “Beatrice, Meeting Dante at a Wedding Feast, Denies him her Salutation,” was created by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1855. It is a paper-based piece that falls under the Romanticism art movement. Measuring 42 x 34 cm, this literary painting is housed in the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, UK.
In the artwork, Beatrice is depicted refusing to acknowledge Dante at a wedding feast. The scene is set in an elaborate and bustling environment filled with numerous figures adorned in vibrant attire, each involved in diverse activities indicative of a celebratory gathering. Dante is positioned to the right, clad in a striking red robe, visibly yearning for Beatrice’s recognition, who stands amongst a group dressed in green. The intricate background, populated with foliage and architectural details, provides depth to the setting, while the emotional tension between the figures underscores the painting’s narrative poignancy.
