Aeneas Rescuing Anchises from Burning Troy 1687

Willem van Mieris’ 1687 painting *Aeneas Rescuing Anchises from Burning Troy* depicts the titular scene from Virgil’s *Aeneid*, with the Trojan hero Aeneas carrying his father Anchises on his back and a young boy, likely Ascanius, Aeneas' son, following them. The scene is set in a landscape with a burning city in the background, emphasizing the urgency and drama of the moment. The painting exemplifies the Baroque style's emphasis on dynamism and emotion through its use of light and shadow, and dramatic poses. The work is currently housed in the Städel Museum.