The Star of Bethlehem by Edward Burne-Jones. The Virgin Mary and infant Jesus receive the three Magi under a rustic thatched shelter, presided over by a central hovering angel holding a glowing star.

The Star of Bethlehem

Edward Burne-Jones

1890 · Paper, Watercolor Paint

A luminous Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece depicting the Adoration of the Magi with rich detail and an ethereal atmosphere.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Library
Placement
Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Commissioned for the City of Birmingham and completed in 1890, this monumental work by Edward Burne-Jones represents the peak of the Pre-Raphaelite aesthetic. The scene depicts the Three Kings presenting gifts to the Holy Family, guided by a majestic angel holding the radiant Star of Bethlehem amidst a dense, jewel-toned landscape filled with symbolic flora.