Danaë Watching the Building of the Brazen Tower 1872

Edward Burne-Jones’s *Danaë Watching the Building of the Brazen Tower* (1872) depicts Danaë, a figure from Greek mythology, looking out a doorway at a tower under construction, a reference to her imprisonment by her father, King Acrisius. The painting is characteristic of Burne-Jones’s Pre-Raphaelite style, known for its emphasis on detail, symbolism, and melancholic mood. The painting's muted colors and delicate brushstrokes evoke a sense of longing and isolation, contributing to the artwork's powerful and emotional narrative.