Gabriel Charles Dante Rossetti, better known as Dante Rossetti, was a British poet, painter, and an illustrator who co-founded the seven-member brotherhood named ‘The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood’. Dante Rossetti was part of the renowned Rossetti family and was known for his unorthodox ways of portraying religious and medieval subjects through his paintings. He introduced the coming generation to a new path of expressing their thoughts through their artistic talents and was the forerunner of the Aestheticism movement. Dante Rossetti inspired many, including the Symbolists in Europe. His poetry made a big impact in the world of literature. His literary works were hailed for their fresh approach. His sonnets contained images that showcased complex human emotions. As an illustrator, Dante Rossetti illustrated the narrative poem ‘Goblin Market’ which was written by his sister and proclaimed poet, Christina Rossetti. Apart from his paintings, Dante created many sketches, mostly of his ‘muses’, which are now on display in popular museums. He had also created many wooden illustrations, including ‘King Arthur and the Weeping Queens’
