{"product_id":"the-pia-de-tolomei-dante-gabriel-rossetti","title":"The Pia de' Tolomei - Dante Gabriel Rossetti","description":"\u003cp\u003eA haunting portrait of the Sienese noblewoman Pia de' Tolomei, painted by Dante Gabriel Rossetti with his characteristic focus on symbolism and literary themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDante Gabriel Rossetti painted this work over a period of twelve years, beginning in 1868. The subject is drawn from the fifth canto of Dante Alighieri's Purgatorio. Pia de' Tolomei was a Sienese noblewoman who was imprisoned and eventually murdered by her husband in the Maremma. Rossetti depicts her in a state of melancholy reflection, seated within a stone enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model for this painting is Jane Morris, whose features appear in many of Rossetti's later works. Her long, auburn hair and pale complexion are rendered with careful attention to texture and light. She wears a loose, flowing garment, and her hands are clasped in a gesture of resignation. Beside her lie a prayer book and rosary beads, symbols of her piety and her confinement. A sundial in the foreground serves as a memento mori, marking the passage of time during her long imprisonment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the background, the landscape of the Maremma is visible, with birds circling above a distant tower. The foliage, particularly the fig leaves, is painted with a focus on botanical detail, a hallmark of the Pre-Raphaelite style. The composition balances the figure of the woman with the symbolic objects surrounding her, creating a narrative of isolation and sorrow. The colour palette is dominated by muted earth tones, contrasted by the deep green of the leaves and the warm hues of the subject's hair. This work demonstrates Rossetti's interest in medieval literature and his ability to translate poetic themes into visual form. The painting remains a significant example of his later period, where he moved away from the group dynamics of the early Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood toward more personal, symbolic explorations of female beauty and tragic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maria-from-a-sentimental-journey-joseph-wright-of-derby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMaria, from A Sentimental Journey by Joseph Wright of Derby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dorigen-of-britain-waiting-for-the-return-of-her-husband-edward-burne-jones\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDorigen of Britain Waiting for the Return of Her Husband by Edward Burne-Jones\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dante-gabriel-rossetti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDante Gabriel Rossetti prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dante Gabriel Rossetti","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59474930237775,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59474941673807,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59474941706575,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59474941739343,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59474941772111,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474941804879,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59474941837647,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59474941870415,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474941903183,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59474941935951,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59474941968719,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474942001487,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Pia-de-Tolomei_Poster_CompositorV1_1794405335116.jpg?v=1794444514","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-pia-de-tolomei-dante-gabriel-rossetti","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}