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Lorenzo and Isabella

Explore the captivating painting "Lorenzo and Isabella" by Sir John Everett Millais, a key work of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Learn about its origins, connections to John Keats's poem, and Millais's early career. Discover the naturalistic style and unconventional approach of the Pre-Raphaelites through this stunning oil on canvas artwork.

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Lorenzo and Isabella

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  1. Lorenzo and Isabella

  2. Sir John Everett Millais • He was born in St. Helier, Jersey in 1829. • He studied at the Royal Academy Schools. • One of the three principal members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood formed in 1848. • He was made President of the Royal Academy in 1896 but died the same year.

  3. The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood • he Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was created in 1848 by seven artists. • Their goal was to develop a naturalistic style of art, throwing away rules and conventions. • Raphael was the artist they considered to have achieved the highest degree of perfection.

  4. Lorenzo and Isabella • This was painted with oil on canvas. • It was signed and dated JE Millais 1849 PRB. • It was his 1st Pre-Raphaelite painting and was completed when he was only 19. • he initials PRB also appear on the side of Isabella's stool.

  5. Lorenzo and Isabella Con’t • Lorenzo and Isabella was based off John Keats's poem 'Isabella' or 'The Pot of Basil'. • Keats's source for this poem was a tale by the 14th century Italian author, Bocaccio.

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