1642
oil
canvas
From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
The deification of Aeneas is a 1642 oil by Charles Le Brun, a French Classical Baroque work, depicting Aeneas, held at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
This painting shows a woman in a flowing robe, standing on a cloud, holding a small object. She's surrounded by people and objects, with a man sitting on the ground, looking up at her. The scene is set in a lush outdoor environment, with trees and a blue sky. A closer look reveals the woman is handing the object to the man, who seems to be in awe. The atmosphere is one of reverence and wonder. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, look up Charles Le Brun.
Charles Le Brun (French pronunciation: ; baptised 24 February 1619 – 12 February 1690) was a French painter, physiognomist, art theorist, and a director of several art schools of his time.
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