The Salutation of Beatrice 1859

"The Salutation of Beatrice," painted in 1859 by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, depicts a scene from the Italian poet Dante Alighieri's *Divine Comedy*. The painting, housed at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, portrays the moment when Dante first lays eyes on his beloved, Beatrice, at a gathering of noblewomen in Florence. The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood artist Rossetti's work is known for its symbolism, capturing the intense love and admiration Dante felt for Beatrice, which is reflected in the vivid colors, intricate details, and the solemn expressions of the figures.