Dante Gabriel Rossetti was an English poet, illustrator, painter, and translator. He was a founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a group of English painters, poets, and critics who sought to reform art by rejecting the mechanistic approach of the Mannerist artists who followed Raphael and Michelangelo. Rossetti's work is known for its lush and detailed style, often featuring medieval and mythological themes. He was also known for his romantic and melancholic poetry. Rossetti's art and poetry had a significant influence on the development of the Arts and Crafts movement and the Aesthetic movement in the late 19th century.