Beata Beatrix is an oil painting by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, created circa 1864–1870. The work was conceived during a period of personal loss for the artist and is widely recognized as a key example of his mature Pre-Raphaelite style. The subject is modeled on Elizabeth Siddal, Rossetti’s wife, who died in 1862; the painting is often interpreted as a memorial to her.

This composition marks a significant point in Rossetti’s career, reflecting both his literary interests and his personal grief. The painting depicts a young woman with closed eyes, seated in profile at the foreground, her hands loosely clasped in her lap. She is enveloped in a green cloak, her auburn hair softly illuminated by the golden light that suffuses the background. A red dove, carrying a white poppy, hovers near her hands.

In the background, two figures stand in a shadowed garden, and a sundial is visible to the right. The use of rich, subdued colors and soft transitions between light and shade create a contemplative, dreamlike atmosphere. The details, such as the poppy and the dove, have been interpreted as symbols of death and spiritual release, relating to the narrative of Beatrice from Dante Alighieri’s La Vita Nuova. Beata Beatrix was not made for a specific patron but was developed over several years, with Rossetti revisiting and revising the composition.

The painting has been widely exhibited and is considered one of Rossetti’s most important works, influencing later interpretations of Pre-Raphaelite themes. Today, the painting is held in a public collection and remains a central piece in the study of Victorian art and the Pre-Raphaelite movement.