The Golden Stairs
- Artist
- Edward Burne-Jones
- Date
- c.1876 - c.1880 ; London , United Kingdom
- Style
- Romanticism
- Genre
- Mythological painting
- Location
- Tate Britain
Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones's The Golden Stairs is a captivating mythological painting created with oil on canvas. This work exemplifies the romantic and dreamlike qualities associated with Romanticism, featuring elegant female figures ascending a staircase illuminated by a golden glow. Burne-Jones's style reflects the influence of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, with intricate detail and rich symbolism. Through its mythological theme and delicate execution, the painting evokes a sense of mysticism and beauty characteristic of the mythological and romantic traditions.