Pygmalion and the Image I: The Heart Desires

"Pygmalion and the Image I: The Heart Desires" is the second masterpiece in Edward Burne-Jones's series of four Mythological paintings, created between 1875 and 1878. This oil on Canvas exemplifies the Romanticism movement with its evocative portrayal of the myth of Pygmalion, capturing intense emotion and idealized love. Burne-Jones's style melds classical myth with the sensibilities of Romanticism, emphasizing beauty, longing, and the transformative power of art. The painting reflects the artist's fascination with the fantastical and the subconscious, inviting viewers into a dreamlike scene filled with symbolism and emotional depth.