Aeneas, Anchises and Ascanius c. 1660
abrahamvinckenbrinck
relief, sculpture, marble
narrative-art
baroque
sculpture
relief
classical-realism
figuration
sculpture
history-painting
marble
"Aeneas, Anchises and Ascanius" (c. 1660) is a marble relief by the Dutch artist Abraham Vinckenbrinck. The artwork depicts a scene from Virgil's epic poem, The Aeneid, in which Aeneas carries his father, Anchises, on his back while his son, Ascanius, walks beside them. Vinckenbrinck's work showcases the beauty of classical sculpture, using high relief to create a sense of depth and movement. The piece is a testament to the enduring influence of classical mythology on European art.
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The monogram A.V.F. on this relief has yet to be identified. The style of the piece, however, points to an artist strongly influenced by Artus Quellinus. The depiction is derived from Raphael’s famous fresco in the Vatican depicting Aeneas rescuing his young son Ascanius and his aged father, Anchises, from the city of Troy, which had been captured by the Greeks.
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