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Aeneid Collection (page 6)

"Aeneid: A Tale of Heroism and Destiny" In the midst of chaos, as Troy burns to ashes, Aeneas emerges as a symbol of resilience and determination

Background imageAeneid Collection: Iris Sent to Turnus by Juno, c. 1739

Iris Sent to Turnus by Juno, c. 1739
Iris Sent to Turnus by Juno, c.1739. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Background imageAeneid Collection: The Fire of Troy with Aeneas Carrying Anchises

The Fire of Troy with Aeneas Carrying Anchises. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Background imageAeneid Collection: Didos sacrifice to Juno, 1630

Didos sacrifice to Juno, 1630. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Background imageAeneid Collection: The Death of Dido, ca 1510-1511

The Death of Dido, ca 1510-1511. Found in the Collection of Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna

Background imageAeneid Collection: Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld, 1598. Artist: Brueghel, Jan, the Elder (1568-1625)

Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld, 1598. Artist: Brueghel, Jan, the Elder (1568-1625)
Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld, 1598. Private Collection

Background imageAeneid Collection: Trojan Horse, 1882. Artist: Anonymous

Trojan Horse, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Trojan Horse, 1882. Private Collection

Background imageAeneid Collection: The Siege of Troy, 17th century. Artist: Anonymous

The Siege of Troy, 17th century. Artist: Anonymous
The Siege of Troy, 17th century. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Blois

Background imageAeneid Collection: The abandoned Dido. Artist: Battaglioli, Francesco (1722-1790)

The abandoned Dido. Artist: Battaglioli, Francesco (1722-1790)
The abandoned Dido. Found in the collection of Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid

Background imageAeneid Collection: Aeneas Carrying Anchises. Artist: Van Loo, Carle (1705-1765)

Aeneas Carrying Anchises. Artist: Van Loo, Carle (1705-1765)
Aeneas Carrying Anchises. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Background imageAeneid Collection: Aeneas at the Court of Latinus. Artist: Bol, Ferdinand (1616-1680)

Aeneas at the Court of Latinus. Artist: Bol, Ferdinand (1616-1680)
Aeneas at the Court of Latinus. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageAeneid Collection: Aeneas in the Underworld. Artist: Brueghel, Jan, the Elder (1568-1625)

Aeneas in the Underworld. Artist: Brueghel, Jan, the Elder (1568-1625)
Aeneas in the Underworld. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Background imageAeneid Collection: Venus Pouring a Balm on the Wound of Aeneas. Artist: Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco (1610-1662)

Venus Pouring a Balm on the Wound of Aeneas. Artist: Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco (1610-1662)
Venus Pouring a Balm on the Wound of Aeneas. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Background imageAeneid Collection: The Death of Dido, ca 400. Artist: Master of the Vatican Vergil (active ca 400)

The Death of Dido, ca 400. Artist: Master of the Vatican Vergil (active ca 400)
The Death of Dido, ca 400. Found in the collection of the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana

Background imageAeneid Collection: Arma Virumque Cano, c1900, (1910). Artist: Reginald Augustus Wymer

Arma Virumque Cano, c1900, (1910). Artist: Reginald Augustus Wymer
Arma Virumque Cano, c1900, (1910). From The Army Pageant, edited and arranged by F.R. Benson and Algernon Tudor Craig. [Sir Joseph Causton & Sons, Limited, London, 1910]

Background imageAeneid Collection: Heinrich Schliemann, (1822-1890), German archaeologist, 1893

Heinrich Schliemann, (1822-1890), German archaeologist, 1893
Heinrich Schliemann, (1822-1890), German businessman and a pioneer of field archaeology, 1893. Schliemann was an archaeological excavator of Hissarlik, now presumed to be the site of Troy

Background imageAeneid Collection: Dido building Carthage. Artist: Pittoni, Giovan Battista (1687-1767)

Dido building Carthage. Artist: Pittoni, Giovan Battista (1687-1767)
Dido building Carthage. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageAeneid Collection: The Death of Dido, Early16th cen Artist: Liberale da Verona (1441-1526)

The Death of Dido, Early16th cen Artist: Liberale da Verona (1441-1526)
The Death of Dido, Early16th cen.. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageAeneid Collection: Aeneas defeats Turnus, 1688. Artist: Giordano, Luca (1632-1705)

Aeneas defeats Turnus, 1688. Artist: Giordano, Luca (1632-1705)
Aeneas defeats Turnus, 1688. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageAeneid Collection: Young Man Carrying an Old Man on His Back (Aeneas and Anchises), ca 1514

Young Man Carrying an Old Man on His Back (Aeneas and Anchises), ca 1514. Artist: Raphael (1483-1520)
Young Man Carrying an Old Man on His Back (Aeneas and Anchises), ca 1514. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Background imageAeneid Collection: Aeneas, Sibyl and Charon, ca. 1695. Artist: Crespi, Giuseppe Maria (1665-1747)

Aeneas, Sibyl and Charon, ca. 1695. Artist: Crespi, Giuseppe Maria (1665-1747)
Aeneas, Sibyl and Charon, ca. 1695. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageAeneid Collection: Dido building Carthage (The Rise of the Carthaginian Empire), 1815

Dido building Carthage (The Rise of the Carthaginian Empire), 1815. Artist: Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851)
Dido building Carthage (The Rise of the Carthaginian Empire), 1815. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageAeneid Collection: Landscape with Aeneas at Delos, 1672. Artist: Lorrain, Claude (1600-1682)

Landscape with Aeneas at Delos, 1672. Artist: Lorrain, Claude (1600-1682)
Landscape with Aeneas at Delos, 1672. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageAeneid Collection: The origin of Rome, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon

The origin of Rome, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
The origin of Rome, 1757. Anchises was carried from the burning city of Troy on his sons shoulders Aeneas. The journey of Aeneas from Troy

Background imageAeneid Collection: Illustration for the Epic The Aeneid by Virgil, 1450-1499. Artist: Coetivy Master (active c)

Illustration for the Epic The Aeneid by Virgil, 1450-1499. Artist: Coetivy Master (active c. 1450-1485)
Illustration for the Epic The Aeneid by Virgil, 1450-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Background imageAeneid Collection: Trojans Deceived, 1830

Trojans Deceived, 1830. The raiding party secreting themselves in the great wooden horse. The story of the legendary wars between the Greek confederation and Troy

Background imageAeneid Collection: Art Greek. Hellenistic. Statue of Lacoon and his sons (Antiphates and Thymbraeus)

Art Greek. Hellenistic. Statue of Lacoon and his sons (Antiphates and Thymbraeus). The sculpture is attributed by three sculptors from the island of Rhodes. Agesander, Athenedores and Polydorus

Background imageAeneid Collection: The Trojan horse. An incident in the Trojan War written about by both Homer and Virgil

The Trojan horse. An incident in the Trojan War written about by both Homer and Virgil. Pretending to have retired their besieging army, the Greeks left a huge wooden horse filled with warriors



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"Aeneid: A Tale of Heroism and Destiny" In the midst of chaos, as Troy burns to ashes, Aeneas emerges as a symbol of resilience and determination. The Roman mosaic vividly captures his escape from the ravaged city, showcasing his unwavering spirit. The title page of the epic poem "Aeneid" by Virgil sets the stage for an extraordinary journey through ancient times. This masterpiece has captivated readers for centuries with its gripping narrative and profound themes. Greek art reaches new heights in the Hellenistic era, exemplified by the awe-inspiring statue of Laocoön. Its intricate details depict a moment frozen in time, echoing the trials faced by Aeneas on his quest. Virgil himself becomes intertwined with his creation - "The Aeneid. " As one delves into this literary treasure, they uncover layers of meaning and insight that have shaped Western literature since its inception. An allegorical representation from 4th century BC reveals how deeply ingrained "Aeneid" is within our cultural consciousness. The River Acheron serves as a metaphorical gateway to another realm, mirroring Aeneas' descent into darkness before emerging victorious. The bond between father and son takes center stage as we witness Aeneas carrying Anchises away from Troy's inferno. Francesco Massimiliano Laboureur's sculpture immortalizes their love amidst turmoil, reminding us of familial devotion amid chaos. Within a fresco painting dating back to 1596 lies an iconic scene - Aeneas fleeing burning Troy with Ascanius clutching onto hope beside him. This powerful image encapsulates their desperate flight towards destiny against all odds. Entellus' triumph over a mighty bull showcases not only physical strength but also echoes themes found within "Aeneid. " Just like Entellus conquers adversity in combat, so does our hero overcome countless obstacles on his fated path.