This scene is a detail from the Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris stained glass window, David’s Charge to Solomon, 1882. The window, designed by Burne-Jones and executed by Morris, is located in the baptistry of Trinity Church in Copley Square. I was drawn to this particular section because of the colors, the incredible drapery of the cloth, and the faces of the women.
The faces of these women and apparently the faces of many of the women in Burne-Jones’s post-1860’s artwork all have a similar look. They are likely the face of his great love and muse, Maria Zambaco. She appears to have been the muse for many of the Pre-Raphaelite artists. This wikipedia article gives a broad overview of the Burne-Jones/Zambaco relationship, but I must say that this Oxford Today article referencing Fiona MacCarthy gives a much richer picture of a complicated man, his many muses and the influence of his art.
Study by Burne-Jones, c. 1870
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Beautiful images!
Thank you. It is a window I love to photograph.
> Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 15:59:47 +0000 > To: cynthiastaples@hotmail.com >
Oh Cynthia I am so delighted to see this post – because of the gorgeous images for starters! but also to know I have a Fiona MacCarthy article to look forward to! I wonder if you know MacCarthy’s wonderful biography of Wm Morris – it’s a joy and includes a quote I love so much: “Art is what you choose, how you arrange things, permeating and sustaining everyday life.” Seems to me that you support that all the time! Thank you!
I did not know of her Morris biography. Now you have given me something to track down and look forward to, as well. 😉
> Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 16:28:11 +0000 > To: cynthiastaples@hotmail.com >
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