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Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882) was a prominent English painter and poet who helped found the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, known for their non-arcade-mic approach to religious, moral, and medieval subjects. He was also a key figure in the Pre-Raphaelite movement, which sought to revive the artistic style of the period before Raphael. Here's a more detailed overview: EARLY LIFE and INFLUENCES: Rossetti was born in London and came from a family with Italian roots, which influenced his artistic interests. PRE-RAPHAELITE BROTHERHOOD: He was founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, along with artists like William Holman Hunt and John Everett Millais, aiming to break away from academic art style of the time. ARTISTIC STYLE: Rossetti's art is characterized by its sensuality, medieval revivalism, and focus on religious and literary themes, often featuring female figures. POETRY: He was also prolific poet, and his work reflects his artistic sensibilities and interests in medieval subjects and mythology. KEY WORKS:some of his most famous paintings include "Ecce Ancilla Domini" (the annunciation), "Proserpine", and portraits of Jane Morris, a model and muse for many Pre-Raphaelit

Author

Julian Treuherz; Elizabeth Prettejohn; Edwin Becker; Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Maler Zeichner Bildhauer Grossbritannien

Publisher

Waanders Publishers

Published

2003

Language

EN

ISBN

9789040088650

Subjects

Art, Arts

Updated

2026-03-24