Helen Captive in Burning Troy 1870 - 1872

Edward Burne-Jones's "Helen Captive in Burning Troy" (1870-1872) is a Pre-Raphaelite painting that depicts the tragic aftermath of the Trojan War. The composition showcases a group of figures amidst the ruins of Troy, with Helen, the woman whose abduction sparked the war, at its center. The painting's subdued color palette and elongated figures are characteristic of Burne-Jones's style, which aimed to evoke a sense of melancholic beauty and idealized, yet often tragic, narratives. The painting's subject matter and artistic style have made it a significant work within the Pre-Raphaelite movement.