King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid is a large oil on canvas painted by Edward Burne-Jones between 1880 and 1884, signed and dated 1884. The work measures 290 x 136 cm (112 1/2 x 53 1/2 in). Its subject is taken from the medieval legend of King Cophetua, who falls in love with a poor beggar woman, a theme that recurs in English literature and art.

This painting was completed during the mature phase of Burne-Jones's career, when he was closely associated with the later phase of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. The composition presents the beggar maid standing barefoot and draped in a pale garment, her hands clasped in front of her, gazing downward. King Cophetua sits to the left, dressed in ornate robes and armor, his attention fixed on the maid. The setting is a shallow, stage-like space, with a subdued palette dominated by cool blues, greys, and muted golds.

The figures are elongated and idealized, with careful attention to the textures of fabric and metal. The painting employs a soft, diffused light that highlights the central figures and creates a contemplative mood. King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid was first exhibited at the Grosvenor Gallery in London in 1884, where it was met with critical acclaim and established as one of Burne-Jones's most celebrated works. The painting was purchased by the Earl of Wharncliffe.

It has remained a prominent example of late Pre-Raphaelite painting and is held today in the collection of Tate Britain, London. The work has been widely reproduced and discussed in the literature on Victorian art.