{"product_id":"sancta-lilias-dante-gabriel-rossetti","title":"Sancta Lilias - Dante Gabriel Rossetti","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait of a woman in a state of spiritual reverie, painted by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1874, featuring a luminous gold background and delicate floral motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSancta Lilias, painted by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1874, is a variation of his earlier work, Beata Beatrix. The painting features a female figure, modelled by Alexa Wilding, who appears frequently in Rossetti's later output. The subject is depicted with her head tilted, her expression one of quiet contemplation or spiritual reverie. Her auburn hair flows around her shoulders, adorned with small, star-like blossoms that echo the ethereal quality of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background is a flat, gilded surface, which removes the figure from a specific physical environment and places her in a symbolic, timeless space. This use of gold leaf and yellow tones creates a luminous effect, drawing attention to the subject's features and the single iris she holds. The iris, a traditional symbol of purity and the Virgin Mary, reinforces the title, which translates to Holy Lily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRossetti's approach here moves away from the narrative realism of his early career. Instead, he focuses on the aesthetic qualities of the image. The composition is tight, focusing on the head and shoulders of the sitter. The colour palette is dominated by shades of gold, amber, and the deep red of the subject's hair. This work reflects the artist's interest in the cult of beauty and the symbolic potential of the female form. The painting is a clear example of the shift towards the Aesthetic movement, where the visual harmony of the piece takes precedence over complex storytelling. The figure's downward gaze and the soft lighting contribute to a sense of stillness, inviting the viewer to observe the subject in a moment of private reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stages-of-cruelty-ford-madox-brown\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eStages of Cruelty - Ford Madox Brown — Ford Madox Brown\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ophelia-john-everett-millais\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eOphelia - John Everett Millais — John Everett Millais\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dante Gabriel Rossetti","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58835986940239,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58836346274127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58836346306895,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Sancta-Lilias_Poster_CompositorV1_1789942347206.jpg?v=1789945359","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/sancta-lilias-dante-gabriel-rossetti","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}