Dante's Dream 1871

Dante Gabriel Rossetti's "Dante's Dream" (1871) is a Pre-Raphaelite painting that depicts a dreamlike scene with several figures. Dante, the Italian poet, is seen standing in the center of the composition while a woman in red bends over another woman in white, their faces almost touching. The scene is illuminated by a mysterious golden light, and the figures are surrounded by lush vegetation and scattered roses. This painting is a powerful example of Rossetti's fascination with the Romantic era, and it is thought to be a representation of Dante's love for Beatrice, who died when he was young. The painting is currently located in the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool.