Aeneid
1658
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1658
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This etching shows three shirtless men standing in a wooded landscape. One holds a wreath, another has a scroll, and the third wears a cloak. Behind them, a tree with thick branches and a small figure crouching at its base. In the distance, a river runs past hills, and a few tiny figures work near a ship. The men’s strong, muscular bodies and dramatic poses suggest they’re characters from a story. The wreaths and scrolls hint at victory or wisdom—common symbols in old myths. Look up Baroque next to see how this style used bold drama.
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