Complex sentence: The painting has been widely referenced and pastiched in art, film and photography, notably in Laurence Olivier's "Hamlet" where it formed the basis for the portrayal of Ophelia's death.
Split into simpler sentences: The painting has been widely referenced and pastiched in art, film and photography. Notable instances include in Laurence Olivier's "Hamlet" where it formed the basis for the portrayal of Ophelia's death.