Isabella and the Pot of Basil
William Holman Hunt · 1867
Why it's great
A woman cradles a pot of basil, which holds a sad secret, in a rich red room. The story, from a poem by Keats, is about love and loss. Hunt painted it as a symbol of devotion. It's a famous Pre-Raphaelite painting.
Where to see it
📍 Laing Art GalleryNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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William Holman Hunt was born in London and, with Millais and Rossetti, founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in 1848. He traveled to the Middle East to paint biblical scenes with realistic backgrounds. His most famous painting is 'The Light of the World'. He died in London in 1910.
