When the Preraphaelite movement started in England over half a century
ago, with Rossetti, Holman-Hunt, and Millais as painters, and Ruskin
for a prophet, it could think of no one better as a model to follow
than Botticelli. The Botticelli look is quite apparent in the sad,
rather unhealthy faces of Rossetti. This Rossetti influence was
handed on to his pupil, Burne-Jones. None of the Preraphaelite ardor
was abated or its sentiment lessened with Burne-Jones. Indeed, he
improved upon his master both technically and sentimentally. He was a
much better draftsman and colorist than Rossetti, and presented the
Preraphaelite idea with greater force and effect.
[Illustration: BURNE-JONES: THE ANNUNCIATION]