Heart of the Rose 1889

Edward Burne-Jones's "Heart of the Rose" (1889) is a Pre-Raphaelite painting that depicts a woman, with an angel, rejecting a suitor. The central female figure, dressed in green, is the focus of the artwork. The angel stands behind her, offering protection with their wings. The dark-clothed figure to the left represents a rejected suitor, who looks on with a sense of sadness. The painting's soft colors and detailed rendering are characteristic of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, which sought to revive the artistic spirit of the early Italian Renaissance. "Heart of the Rose" is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the power of choice.