Danae and the Brazen Tower 1888

"Danae and the Brazen Tower" (1888) by Edward Burne-Jones is a Pre-Raphaelite artwork depicting the mythological figure of Danae, confined to a tower by her father Acrisius. The painting features a melancholic Danae, dressed in a flowing red gown, standing in a doorway. The scene is filled with a sense of isolation and anticipation, as Danae gazes out at a distant cityscape. The artwork, now housed at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, showcases Burne-Jones' signature style, characterized by its use of soft, dreamy colors and delicate details.