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Description: | This outstanding painting shows the legendary court of Venusberg (city of love). The knight seen in the centre of the window is riding off to seek forgiveness for having given himself up to a life of pleasure in Venusberg. The Queen's women are playing music (known as the food of love). A rose, also a symbol of love, lies on the ground by the Queen. The tapestry in the background shows Cupid riding on the chariot of Venus, goddess of love. Edward Burne-Jones was the leader of the second phase of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, and was one of the most influential artists of his time. | Publisher: | Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums | Temporal: | Production date: 1873 to 1875 | Source: | Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums | Creator: | Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (ARA) | Identifier: | http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/artonline/se... | Go to resource |
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