
Figure Studies
The Pilgrim at the Gate of Idleness
Edward Burne-Jones
A masterful Pre-Raphaelite allegory capturing a moment of encounter in a dreamlike, atmospheric landscape.

1896 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A captivating Pre-Raphaelite scene depicting a mystical encounter within a shadowed, scholarly interior.
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A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
About the piece
Painted in 1896, this late work by Edward Burne-Jones captures the mystical and narrative depth characteristic of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. The composition features a wizard and his companion in a richly textured interior, observing a vision of a ship at sea through a scrying glass, blending Victorian romanticism with dark, atmospheric detail.
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1896 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A captivating Pre-Raphaelite scene depicting a mystical encounter within a shadowed, scholarly interior.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
6 frame sizes
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.