“Song of Love,” created by Edward Burne-Jones between 1868 and 1877, is an oil painting on canvas that exemplifies the Romanticism movement. This literary painting, measuring 114 x 156 cm, is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork depicts three figures in a medieval setting. On the left, a knight in shining armor, with a contemplative expression, sits on the ground, his attire adorned with a red cloth. In the center, a serene woman dressed in a long, flowing gown stands while playing a small organ. To her right, another figure, a young man with angelic wings and draped in a red robe, reclines beside the organ, appearing lost in thought. The background reveals the structure of a stone building and a serene landscape with lush greenery and calm waters, enhancing the dream-like quality of the composition. The use of detailed and vibrant colors, along with the graceful arrangement of the figures, reflect the romantic and literary essence of the artwork.
