How did Edward Burne-Jones contribute to the Kelmscott Chaucer?

Edward Burne-Jones played a pivotal role in the creation of the Kelmscott Chaucer, widely considered one of the finest printed books in history.1

His primary contribution consisted of creating 87 original drawings that were subsequently transformed into woodcut illustrations for the publication. These illustrations were central to the visual identity of the work, which was the masterwork of William Morris’s Kelmscott Press.12

The project was a massive collaborative effort that took four years to complete. While Burne-Jones provided the illustrations, William Morris complemented this work by designing 14 large borders, 18 smaller frames specifically for the illustrations, and over 200 initial letters and words to ensure the book achieved a unified and harmonious design.2