Isabella and the Pot of Basil 1907

John William Waterhouse's 1907 painting "Isabella and the Pot of Basil" depicts a poignant scene from John Keats's poem of the same name. The painting features Isabella, a young woman in a flowing white gown, cradling a pot of basil. The pot rests on a stone pedestal adorned with a skull, emphasizing the tragic story of Isabella's love and loss. Waterhouse's style, often characterized by Pre-Raphaelite influence, creates a dreamlike and melancholic atmosphere. The painting is considered a masterpiece of the Symbolist movement, evoking themes of love, death, and the power of memory.