The Wizard by Edward Burne-Jones. A bearded man in a dark blue hood and a woman in purple robes stand in a wood-paneled interior looking into a magical glass.

The Wizard

Edward Burne-Jones

1896 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A captivating Pre-Raphaelite scene depicting a mystical encounter within a shadowed, scholarly interior.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Study · Library · Living Room
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

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.