La belle Iseult 1858

"La Belle Iseult" is an oil painting created by William Morris in 1858. The painting depicts Iseult, a legendary figure in Arthurian literature, dressed in a white gown with red sleeves and a crown of flowers. Her thoughtful pose suggests a sense of contemplation and longing. The detailed interior setting with rich fabrics and patterned rugs adds to the sense of the medieval world. This painting is a prime example of the Pre-Raphaelite style, a movement that sought to revive medieval aesthetics and emphasize naturalism in art.