The Council Chamber 1890

"The Council Chamber" (1890) by Edward Burne-Jones is a Pre-Raphaelite painting depicting a scene of ethereal slumber. The painting features a group of figures, draped in rich fabrics, reclining amongst a tangled undergrowth. One figure, a king with a crown, sits on a throne in the right corner, while others lie asleep around him. This dreamlike depiction of a council, likely inspired by Arthurian legend, exemplifies the mystical and romantic themes prevalent in the Pre-Raphaelite movement.