{"product_id":"the-passover-in-the-holy-family-gathering-bitter-herbs-dante-gabriel-rossetti","title":"The Passover in the Holy Family: Gathering Bitter Herbs - Dante Gabriel Rossetti","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed watercolour by Dante Gabriel Rossetti depicting the Holy Family preparing for the Passover, showcasing the artist's characteristic Pre-Raphaelite style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watercolour by Dante Gabriel Rossetti depicts a domestic scene from the life of the Holy Family, specifically focusing on the preparation for the Passover. The composition shows the Virgin Mary gathering bitter herbs, while the young Christ child assists in the task. Zacharias stands in the background, and a young John the Baptist is positioned near the foreground. The work reflects the Pre-Raphaelite interest in medievalism and the humanisation of biblical figures through everyday activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRossetti employs a muted palette, dominated by the deep blue of the Virgin's mantle and the earthy tones of the setting. The figures are rendered with a focus on linear clarity, a hallmark of the early Pre-Raphaelite style. The scene is set within a rustic structure, with the unfinished areas of the paper visible on the left side, providing insight into the artist's working process. The inclusion of the cross in the lower left serves as a symbolic foreshadowing of the Passion, a common device in religious art of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the highly polished oil paintings of the era, this watercolour retains a sense of immediacy and sketch-like quality. The figures are arranged in a tight, vertical composition that emphasises their interaction within the confined space. The attention to detail in the drapery and the naturalistic depiction of the plants demonstrates Rossetti's technical precision. This piece remains a significant example of his mid-career output, illustrating his ability to blend theological narrative with intimate, human-centred observation. The work is currently held in the collection of the Tate Gallery, London, and is often studied for its thematic connection to other works in the artist's religious series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-finding-of-the-saviour-in-the-temple-william-holman-hunt\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Finding of the Saviour in the Temple by William Holman Hunt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/christ-in-the-house-of-his-parents-john-everett-millais\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eChrist in the House of His Parents by John Everett Millais\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dante-gabriel-rossetti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Dante Gabriel Rossetti →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dante Gabriel Rossetti","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59516819734863,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59516819767631,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59516819800399,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59516819833167,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59516819865935,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59516819898703,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59516819931471,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59516819964239,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59516819997007,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59516820029775,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59516820062543,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59516820095311,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Passover-in-the-Holy-Family_-Gathering-Bitter-Herbs_Poster_CompositorV1_1794706803684.jpg?v=1794706830","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-passover-in-the-holy-family-gathering-bitter-herbs-dante-gabriel-rossetti","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}