[Pyro7480]

Jane Burden (maiden name) was a big favorite among the PRBers, but I don't think it was because she was knockout, I think it was because her face was impassive.

Besides, the original Pre-Raphaelite "stunner" was Rossetti's wife, Elizabeth Siddal.

From Wood, Christopher. The Pre-Raphaelites. Weidenfeld & Nicholson, 1981 (I own the 2000 paperback edition):
According to William Michael Rossetti, this picture (Millais' Ophelia) is the best likeness of Elizabeth Siddal ever painted.

[Pyro7480]

Sorry about the unavailable picture on my post. You can see it at this link: http://www.abcgallery.com/M/millais/millais22.html

[SunkenCiv]

another redhead, but with impassive features. ;') Rossetti painted "Beata Beatrix" some years after her death, and it remains my favorite of Siddal. [for all:] Lizzie died (ODed, perhaps accidentally) while pregnant with Rossetti's child, while he was off committing adultery.

We'll have to tell 'em all about the exhumation sometime...

[Marysecretary]

What a strange picture. Is she floating or dead? I'm not familiar with the story.

[beaver fever]

Thanks for jogging my memory. But I still recall Rossetti having a crush on Janey although it's been a long time since I saw the reference.

[SunkenCiv]

ah, here's a photo of Lizzie...

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