Beata Beatrix by Dante Gabriel Rossetti (London, UK — 1864) — Questions and answers

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What does the painting 'Beata Beatrix' immortalize?

Choices

  1. Dante's Beatrice, who was Rossetti's wife ✓
  2. A beautiful landscape
  3. A happy family moment
  4. An ancient king

Answer: Dante's Beatrice, who was Rossetti's wife

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Who was Rossetti's mentor mentioned on this page?

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  1. John Everett Millais ✓
  2. William Holman Hunt
  3. Leonardo da Vinci
  4. Dante Alighieri

Answer: John Everett Millais

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Who became the inspiration for Beatrice in Rossetti's painting?

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  1. Elizabeth Siddal ✓
  2. A queen from a storybook
  3. His neighbor
  4. A flower

Answer: Elizabeth Siddal

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What did Rossetti bury with Elizabeth after her death?

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  1. A book of his poems ✓
  2. His paintbrushes
  3. A box of toys
  4. A beautiful scarf

Answer: A book of his poems

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What story influenced Rossetti's desire to paint 'Beata Beatrix'?

Choices

  1. Dante Alighieri's 'La Vita Nuova' ✓
  2. A popular fairytale
  3. A newspaper article
  4. A children's rhyme

Answer: Dante Alighieri's 'La Vita Nuova'

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Who visited Rossetti's studio and talked about art with him?

Choices

  1. William Holman Hunt ✓
  2. John Everett Millais
  3. Elizabeth Siddal
  4. Leonardo da Vinci

Answer: William Holman Hunt

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How did Rossetti feel as he put the finishing touches on 'Beata Beatrix'?

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  1. A renewed sense of loss and grief ✓
  2. Very excited and joyful
  3. Bored and ready to move on
  4. Confused about his work

Answer: A renewed sense of loss and grief

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Where does the painting 'Beata Beatrix' reside today?

Choices

  1. The Tate Britain ✓
  2. A local library
  3. Rossetti's old studio
  4. A private collection

Answer: The Tate Britain

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