The Beloved is an 1865-1866 Pre-Raphaelite painting by English artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
Analysis of The Beloved
This scene is inspired by the biblical Song of Solomon, with the bride-to-be removing her veil. Strong color contrasts in the picture emphasize her centrality. With a Peruvian headdress and a Japanese gown, the bride occupies a vast amount of space with her attendants acting as her satellites. She gazes out lovingly, which places us in the position of the lover.
The painting is in the Tate Britain, London, United Kingdom.