Faith Hope and Charity
- Artist
- Edward Burne-Jones
- Style
- Romanticism
- Genre
- Religious painting
"Faith Hope and Charity" is a poignant religious painting by Edward Burne-Jones, created in 1896 as a late example of his distinctive Pre-Raphaelite style. The work depicts three symbolic figures representing the virtues of Hope, Faith, and Charity, embodying spiritual ideals rooted in Romanticism's emphasis on emotion and individual devotion. Commissioned for Mrs. George Marston Whitin, the painting exemplifies Burne-Jones's mastery of detailed symbolism and profound religious themes, capturing a timeless allegory of virtue and faith.
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