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Marius on the ruins of Carthage

Pierre Joseph Célestin François

1796

oil

canvas

From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Neoclassicism 18th Century Aeneas

Dominant colour

Marius on the ruins of Carthage is a 1796 oil by Pierre Joseph Célestin François, a Neoclassicism work, depicting Aeneas, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

Who painted this?: Pierre Joseph Célestin François
When & what style?: 1796 · Neoclassicism
Where can I see it?: Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

About this work

The painting depicts a man in a red robe, seated on a stone block, with his right arm extended. He is surrounded by three other men, one of whom is wearing a helmet and holding a spear. In the background, there are ruins of a building, and the sky is cloudy. The man in the red robe appears to be gesturing towards something, possibly the ruins behind him. The other men seem to be looking at him, as if they are listening to what he has to say. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Pierre Joseph Célestin François.

About the artist

Artist

Pierre Joseph Célestin François

Pierre Joseph Célestin François or Joseph François (29 March 1759 - 13 March 1851) was a history, genre and miniature painter and etcher from the Southern Netherlands.

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