Lady Lilith

"Lady Lilith" is a compelling oil painting by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, created between 1866 and 1868, with later modifications in 1872–73. It features a powerful, ancient mythic figure representing Lilith, the first wife of Adam, depicted as a seductive and formidable female with long, flowing hair, embodying the archetype of a temptress. Originally modeled by Fanny Cornforth, the portrait was later altered to resemble Alexa Wilding. The artwork is rendered on canvas and shares the romantic and mystical qualities often found in Romanticism. While primarily an religious painting in its mythic theme, its vivid symbolism echoes the seductive allure associated with myth, contrasting traditional religious art styles such as watercolor or paper techniques.