“The Achievement of the Grail” is an exquisite tapestry created by Edward Burne-Jones between the years 1891 and 1894, belonging to the design genre. The artwork, intricate and richly detailed, portrays an ethereal scene steeped in medieval and Arthurian legend.
In the artwork, a central narrative unfolds where knights, draped in elaborate armor, stand in reverence before a group of angelic figures consisting of three women, each carrying a spear, and another two carrying a dish and a cup. The scene is accentuated by their luminous wings. At the far right, more figures are depicted in front of an arched entrance where four angelic beings, wearing white robes, appear to be engaging with the sacred artifact—the Holy Grail—lovingly depicted on an altar adorned with a white cloth. The surroundings are lush with greenery and flowers, adding to the tapestry’s mystical and serene ambiance. The dark forest backdrop adds a sense of depth and mystery, enshrining the miraculous event occurring in the foreground.
