John Rogers Herbert was a painter born in Maldon (Essex) who moved to London in 1826 to study at the Royal Academy Schools. Forced to leave the Academy Schools after his father's death in 1828, he began painting professionally, focusing on book illustrations and portraits. Herbert's early sketches hinted at his later interest in broader historical subjects. His work was exhibited at prestigious institutions, and he achieved success with paintings like "The Appointed Hour" in 1835. Herbert's influence extended to the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, who sought his sponsorship for their publication. He was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy in 1841 and became a full Royal Academician in 1846....