Beatrice 

Gustave Doré rendered this vision of Beatrice amid angels. She is the symbol of divine love, descending in glory in this engraving. Beatrice is surrounded by angels, figures of celestial messengers, a motif that spans cultures. These winged beings, reminiscent of ancient Greek depictions of Nike, the goddess of victory, also bear resemblance to Mesopotamian protective spirits. Through time, these winged figures have undergone metamorphoses. What began as symbols of triumph or protection became emblems of spiritual mediation. This convergence of heavenly figures serves as a powerful symbol, tapping into our collective unconscious, a longing for transcendence. The composition itself, with Beatrice at the center, evokes a sense of ascent, as if drawn upwards, towards a realm of enlightenment. The emotion conveyed is not merely religious but deeply human, reflecting an innate desire for a connection with the divine. Observe how the angel's form has morphed, adapted, and reappeared, echoing through history, a continuous thread linking our past to our present.