Rossetti was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood whose members had a predilection for Medieval and early Renaissance art “before Raphael”. Rossetti painted David as a Medieval King.
I’m sure that made some kind of sense—I’ve seen many examples of importing biblical scenes into contemporary norms—but I just can’t get with it. A current example might be illustrating the Last Supper in a skyscraper restaurant with the diners in coats and ties. Hope Richard McBee and Eggbert Modderman don’t see this....