Faith Hope and Charity 

Here we see Edward Burne-Jones's stained glass window, Faith, Hope, and Charity. Its structure divides the virtues into three distinct vertical panels framed by stone mullions. The cool blues and greens of Faith contrast with the vibrant reds of Charity, while Hope stands in a balanced composition. The formal arrangement emphasizes a semiotic reading. Each virtue is encoded with symbolic colors, objects, and gestures. Charity, with her maternal embrace and fiery red garment, acts as a central, generative force. The formal choices invite us to decode a set of values deeply rooted in religious and cultural tradition. Burne-Jones uses the lead lines to delineate form, giving the artwork a visual structure that both separates and unites the figures. This creates a play between division and unity, where the individual virtues are distinct yet exist within a harmonious whole. It underscores the interconnectedness of these values within a larger system of belief.