Aeneas bij de sibylle Arcana 1651 - 1682

"Aeneas bij de sibylle Arcana" (1651-1682) is an etching by François Bourlier, a French artist who specialized in this technique. The print depicts a scene from Virgil's Aeneid, where Aeneas consults the Sibyl of Cumae. In the foreground, Aeneas sacrifices a lamb to the Sibyl, while she gives him instructions on how to navigate the Underworld. The composition is dynamic and dramatic, with figures arranged in a circular formation, drawing the viewer's eye to the center. The etching technique is masterfully executed, resulting in a high level of detail, particularly in the figures' clothing and the landscape.