Luna 

Edward Burne-Jones made Luna in chalk and gold paint. The chalk gives the piece a soft, textured feel, while the gold adds highlights and a sense of the moon's ethereal glow. Burne-Jones’s use of chalk is significant. It's a medium that allows for blending and subtlety, but also smudges easily, making the artist work carefully, building up the image gradually. Notice how the chalk creates a dreamlike quality, perfect for depicting a mythological figure like Luna, the Roman goddess of the moon. The application of gold leaf elevates the picture. It emphasizes Luna's importance and gives a sense of luxury and preciousness, reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts. The gold contrasts with the muted chalk tones, enhancing the moon's radiance. Burne-Jones's combination of humble materials and skilled techniques blurs the line between fine art and craft, imbuing Luna with both beauty and a sense of skilled making.