Delve into the life of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, a renowned English artist known for his PreRaphaelite works. The episode highlights Rossetti's passionate affair with Jane Morris, wife of his friend William Morris, amidst the idyllic backdrop of Kelmscott Manor. Despite Rossetti's artistic achievements and his role in the PreRaphaelite Brotherhood, his tumultuous relationships and struggles with addiction lead to personal turmoil and premature death. Through interviews and analysis, the episode paints a portrait of Rossetti's complex character, blending medieval imagery with modern sensibilities in his enduring artistic legacy.

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