Signs and Symbols
'La Donna della Finestra' by Dante Gabriel Rosseti, 1882
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This is an unfinished oil painting by Rossetti from 1882. Because Rossetti couldn't find anyone to pay for its completion, he went no further.
At the moment we can't tell much about the lady and the painting doesn't have much meaning.
We can look at some mystery symbols that Rossetti might have planned to use and find the meaning of these signs and symbols.
Mystery Symbols and Their Meaning
White dress
The white dress helps to convey purity and innocence.
Green dress
Using green in the portrait suggests life, growth and renewal.
Purple dress
The purple dress provides a symbol of sorrow. Is she upset about something?
Ivy
The ivy that you've used suggests eternity - does she have a long term boyfriend?
Roses
Roses equal suffering because of the crown of thorns in the crucifixion. Maybe there's something she wants but can't have.
Raven
That raven is a bad omen - it means death!
Dove
The dove means the Holy Spirit, your painting is getting more pure and peaceful.
Rainbow
A rainbow in your picture often means you are suggesting forgiveness and hope for the future.
Ray of light
The ray of light helps to give your painting more a optimism.
Butterfly
The butterfly you've used is a symbol of rebirth.
Pomegranate
Because of its many seeds, the pomegranate is a symbol of fertility.
Apple
You've used an apple as a symbol of desire. It comes from the story of the temptation of Eve in the Bible.
Incense burner
The incense burner signifies worship - you are saying she is a goddess.
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