The Glorification of Virgil, for the "Chinea" Festival 1744

"The Glorification of Virgil" (1744) by Louis Joseph Le Lorrain is an etching that depicts the Roman poet Virgil being elevated to the heavens by the Muses, goddesses of the arts, while being celebrated by figures that represent his poetic achievements. The etching, part of a series celebrating Roman poets, was made for the "Chinea" festival, a celebration held in Naples, Italy. The piece embodies the Rococo style through its emphasis on elegance, grace, and the use of light, flowing lines.