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Presumed portrait of Beatrice Portinari, late 19th/20th century. Artist: Elisabeth Sonrel
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Presumed portrait of Beatrice Portinari, late 19th/20th century. Artist: Elisabeth Sonrel
Presumed portrait of Beatrice Portinari, late 19th/20th century. Beatrice Portinari (1266-1290) was a profound influence on the medieval Florentine poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). She appears as a character in both La Vita Nouva (The New Life) and La Divina Commedia (The Divine Comedy). From a private collection
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This image, presumed to be a portrait of Beatrice Portinari by the French artist Elisabeth Sonrel, transports us to the medieval world of Florence and the profound influence of love. Beatrice Portinari, born in the 13th century, was an adolescent when she first captured the heart of the renowned Florentine poet Dante Alighieri. Her memory and image remained a source of inspiration for him throughout his life, immortalized in his works La Vita Nuova (The New Life) and La Divina Commedia (The Divine Comedy). The portrait depicts a beautiful, blooming woman, dressed in a flowing, red gown, adorned with intricate jewellery, and carrying a bouquet of lilies. Her elegant, refined appearance exudes a sense of gentility and refinement, fitting for a lady of the gentry. The frontal view invites us to study her face, with its serious yet romantic expression, and the delicate brooch at her neck, adding a touch of somber elegance to the overall composition. Elisabeth Sonrel, a French artist of the late 19th/early 20th century, masterfully captured the essence of Beatrice's beauty and the romantic, medieval atmosphere. The oil painting, with its rich colors and intricate details, invites us to contemplate the enduring power of love and the beauty of the human form. The location, whether real or imagined, adds to the sense of timelessness and the connection to the past. This portrait remains a testament to the enduring influence of Beatrice Portinari on literature, art, and the human imagination.
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