Have we not Heard the Bridegroom is so Sweet 1874

Julia Margaret Cameron's 1874 photograph, "Have we not Heard the Bridegroom is so Sweet," showcases her signature Pre-Raphaelite style, often characterized by soft focus and dramatic lighting. The image features four young women, their faces illuminated with a dreamy, almost ethereal quality, set against a backdrop of lush foliage. The composition emphasizes the emotional intensity of the scene, captured through the women's delicate features and the suggestive pose of their hands. The title, taken from a passage in the Bible's Book of Matthew, adds a layer of religious symbolism to the work. "Have we not Heard the Bridegroom is so Sweet" is a poignant example of Cameron's ability to capture the essence of Victorian ideals through photography.