Who painted Landscape with Dido and Aeneas (Storm)?

Landscape with Dido and Aeneas (Storm) was painted by Thomas Jones in 1769.

Where can I see Landscape with Dido and Aeneas (Storm)?

Landscape with Dido and Aeneas (Storm) is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Landscape with Dido and Aeneas (Storm)?

Landscape with Dido and Aeneas (Storm) is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Landscape with Dido and Aeneas (Storm)

Thomas Jones , 1769

Landscape with Dido and Aeneas (Storm) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Thomas Jones. It dates from 1769 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with Dido and Aeneas (Storm) is an oil painting created by Thomas Jones in 1769, now held at the State Hermitage Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a dramatic scene with a couple in the foreground, identified as Dido and Aeneas, set against a stormy landscape with a distant cityscape, possibly referencing a narrative from classical literature.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Jones's skill in capturing atmospheric effects, with a dark and foreboding sky illuminated by lightning, and a detailed landscape featuring trees and a city with a large dome.