1827
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1910
William Holman Hunt was a founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a movement that sought to revive the sincerity and detail of early Renaissance art. His paintings are marked by intense symbolism, vivid color, and meticulous realism. Works like The Light of the World and The Awakening Conscience explore themes of morality, faith, and redemption. Hunt traveled to the Holy Land to ensure historical accuracy in his biblical scenes. Though his career waned as modernism rose, Hunt remained committed to his ideals. His influence helped define Victorian visual culture and religious art with lasting effect.
