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Aeneas built a castle in Italy and sends his wise
Aeneas built a castle in Italy and sends his wise messengers to the king Latinus in Laurentum. Scene from the Aeneid of Virgil in french manuscript From the creation of the world to the conquest of the Holy Land, ca. 1200. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. ITALY. PIEDMONT. Turin. National Library of the Turin University
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1200 Aeneas Aeneid Bricklayer Bricklayers Conquest Creation Illuminated Manuscript Manuscripts Maro Messengers Miniatures Piedmont Publius Sends Turin University Virgil Wise Written Vergilius
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In this exquisite miniature painting from a 13th-century French manuscript of Virgil's Aeneid, we find Aeneas, the legendary Trojan hero, in the midst of constructing a castle in the Italian town of Laurentum. The year is approximately 1200 AD, and the art is a prime example of Gothic art from the Western world during the Middle Ages. Aeneas, with a determined expression on his face, acts as both the architect and the bricklayer, laying down bricks with his own hands. His wise messengers stand nearby, ready to deliver the news of his castle-building endeavor to King Latinus. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of the beautiful Italian landscape, with rolling hills and lush greenery surrounding the castle's construction site. The painting's intricate details, vivid colors, and meticulous brushwork showcase the exceptional skill of the illuminated manuscript's artist. Aeneas' journey from Troy to Italy is a pivotal narrative in Western literature, and this scene from the Aeneid is a testament to his unwavering spirit and determination. The creation of this castle marks a significant moment in Aeneas' quest to establish a new home for himself and his people. The manuscript, preserved in the National Library of the University of Turin in Piedmont, Italy, is a precious reminder of the rich cultural heritage of the medieval period.
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