Who painted Aeneas in the Underworld?

Aeneas in the Underworld was painted by Roman 18th/19th Century in 1780.

Where can I see Aeneas in the Underworld?

Aeneas in the Underworld is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Aeneas in the Underworld?

Aeneas in the Underworld is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Aeneas in the Underworld

Roman 18th/19th Century , 1780

Aeneas in the Underworld is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Roman 18th/19th Century. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:by later hand, lower left in graphite: B. Pinelli; by later hand, lower center in graphite: B. Pinelli; by later hand, upper left verso in graphite: 15

About this work

Overview

Aeneas in the Underworld is a drawing executed in pen and brown ink with wash over graphite on laid paper. It depicts a scene with three figures in a dreamlike environment.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows a kneeling figure holding a staff, another standing nearby, and a third floating above amidst swirling clouds, set against a rocky ground. The scene evokes a ghostly, otherworldly atmosphere, suggesting a narrative that is not fully resolved.

Technique & Style

The artist employed rapid, expressive lines and smudgy ink washes to convey movement and emotion, resulting in a dynamic yet somewhat ambiguous representation. The use of graphite underdrawing and brown ink border line adds to the overall effect.