Laus Veneris

Artist: Edward Burne-Jones
Artwork: Laus Veneris
Description: This painting depicts a scene from the poem _Laus Veneris_ by Algernon Charles Swinburne. It shows the goddess Venus sitting on a balcony, with the knight Tannhauser kneeling before her. Venus is depicted as a beautiful woman with long, flowing hair and a pale complexion. She is wearing a simple gown and is barefoot. Tannhauser is depicted as a young man with short, dark hair and a beard. He is wearing a suit of armor and is kneeling on the ground in front of Venus. In the background, there is a group of women watching the scene.
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