Carlisle Wall (The Lovers)

Dante Gabriel Rossetti completed this watercolor depicting two lovers in a medieval setting. The work reflects his lifelong interest in romantic poetry and medieval themes, combining literary inspiration with sensuous color.

Rossetti was a founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, which sought to revive the sincerity and detail of early Italian painting. His later work emphasized beauty and emotion over narrative. This painting is at Tate Britain in London.