The Passing of Venus 1898

Edward Burne-Jones's 1898 painting "The Passing of Venus" is a characteristically Pre-Raphaelite work, reflecting the artist's fascination with mythology and symbolism. Depicting Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, being carried away in a celestial chariot, the scene evokes a sense of ethereal grace and melancholic beauty. The painting's composition is marked by a sense of depth and layered figures, creating a visual narrative that invites the viewer to contemplate the fleeting nature of beauty and the passage of time.