Saturn’s Loathing 1905

"Saturn’s Loathing" is a 1905 watercolor by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones, depicting two knights riding in a field. The scene is rendered in a circular frame, reminiscent of medieval manuscript illuminations, which was a major influence on Burne-Jones. The knights, one on a white horse, the other on a black horse, are set against a backdrop of mountains in the distance and a field of tall, yellow grass in the foreground. The use of detailed brushstrokes and rich, vibrant colors, typical of the Pre-Raphaelite style, creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in this enigmatic, almost allegorical work.