Aeneas Saving His Father from Troy

Aeneas Saving His Father from Troy

Ludwig Büsinck

1630

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a chaotic scene of people fleeing through smoke and fire. At the center, a man struggles to carry another person on his back, while others around him reach out in panic. The figures are twisted and tangled, their faces blurred with fear or effort. The artist used deep shadows and bold lines to make the scene feel urgent. The tan and black colors add to the sense of smoke and danger. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printing technique works.

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