Theseus and the Minotaur in the Labyrinth (1861) — Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones
Theseus and the Minotaur in the Labyrinth (1861) is an artwork by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Theseus and the Minotaur in the Labyrinth (1861)
- Artist
- Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (English, 1833 – 1898)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Theseus travels to Crete to face the Minotaur in the Labyrinth. Ariadne helps him find his way back with a thread. Their story continues with her abandonment on Naxos and association with Dionysus.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Theseus and the Minotaur in the Labyrinth (1861)
The balanced proportions can sit comfortably on a smaller wall or within a considered grouping. Start with the space around the artwork, then choose a print size that leaves the composition easy to see.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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