Beatrice With Girlfriends. Illustration to Dante Alighieri's Book 'Vita Nova' 1964

"Beatrice With Girlfriends. Illustration to Dante Alighieri's Book 'Vita Nova'" is a black and white pen and ink drawing created in 1964 by Ukrainian artist Hryhorii Havrylenko (1927-1984). This illustration depicts three women, likely representing Beatrice and her companions. Their figures are elongated and stylized, with the details of their faces and bodies drawn with meticulous hatching, a characteristic of Havrylenko's style. The work is an example of the artist's interest in literary themes and his ability to translate them into a visual language. The artwork is currently held in a private collection.