The Burning Of Troy And The Flight Of Aeneas
The Burning of Troy and the Flight of Aeneas
French School, circa 1790
This composition depicts the destruction of Troy and the flight of Aeneas, an episode from Book II of Virgil’s Aeneid.
In a landscape dominated by the remains of ancient architecture, the city is engulfed in flames. Thick plumes of smoke darken the sky, while the reddish glow of the fire illuminates the monuments. On the right, a circular colonnaded temple emerges from the shadows. In the foreground, Aeneas flees the burning city, carrying his father Anchises on his shoulders and accompanied by his son Ascanius.
The painting shows certain affinities with the compositions of Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes (1750–1819).
Sight dimensions: 52 × 45 cm
Dimensions including frame: 67 × 59 cm
Period: 18th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Oil painting
Length: 67
Height: 59
Reference (ID): 1650788
Availability: In stock
