The term Pre-Raphaelite refers to a group of British painters, poets, and art critics in the mid-19th century who sought to revive the detailed realism and complex compositions of Italian Renaissance art. The Pre-Raphaelites were led by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Holman Hunt, and John Everett Millais. They rejected the academic art of the Royal Academy and instead focused on painting from nature and creating works that were both emotionally and spiritually meaningful. Their works often featured medieval and religious themes, as well as vivid colors and intricate details.