Days of Creation, The 1st Day
- Artist
- Edward Burne-Jones
- Date
- 1870 - 1876
- Style
- Romanticism
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Harvard Art Museums
"Days of Creation, The 1st Day" by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones exemplifies his mastery in religious painting within the Romanticism tradition. The artwork captures the divine act of creating light, evoking a sense of awe and mysticism. Burne-Jones often employed watercolor and gouache to achieve luminous effects, though his style is more associated with detailed, symbolic imagery. The piece reflects his fascination with mythic and spiritual themes, characteristic of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood’s focus on beauty, craftsmanship, and deep symbolism.
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