“Laus Veneris,” created by Edward Burne-Jones in 1868, is an oil painting completed on canvas. It is associated with the Romanticism movement and measures 122 by 183 centimeters. The artwork is a mythological painting and is currently housed at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
The artwork presents a scene heavily imbued with mythological themes and Romanticism’s characteristic emotional depth. It depicts a group of elegantly dressed women seated around a table, engaged in various contemplative activities. The central female figure, adorned in rich garments, appears absorbed in music as she reads from a songbook. The background of intricate tapestries features mythological figures, including cherubs, adding a layer of narrative depth. The intricate detailing and harmonious color palette contribute to the artwork’s ethereal and timeless quality, exemplifying Burne-Jones’s masterful ability to blend myth and romantic idealism within a single composition.
