| The Star of Bethlehem | |
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| Artist | Edward Burne-Jones |
| Year | c.1885–1890 |
| Dimensions | 260 cm × 390 cm (101 in × 152 in) |
| Location | Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham |
The Star of Bethlehem is a painting in watercolour by Sir Edward Burne-Jones depicting the Adoration of the Magi with an angel holding the star of Bethlehem. It was commissioned by the Corporation of the City of Birmingham for its new Museum and Art Gallery in 1887,[1] two years after Burne-Jones was elected Honorary President of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists. At 101 ⅛ × 152 inches, The Star of Bethlehem was the largest watercolour of the 19th century.[2] It was completed in 1890[3] and was first exhibited in 1891.
- ^ Wildman, pp. 293–94
- ^ "Biography for Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery". Retrieved 11 December 2008.
- ^ It is signed "EBJ 1890" (Wildman, p. 293)