Vlucht van Dido en Aeneas 1777 - 1824

"Vlucht van Dido en Aeneas" (Flight of Dido and Aeneas) is a pencil drawing by French Neoclassical painter Anne-Louis Girodet. Created between 1777 and 1824, the artwork depicts a dramatic scene from Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid, where the queen of Carthage, Dido, flees with Aeneas. The drawing uses delicate lines and shading to capture the emotional intensity of the moment. This piece is a preparatory study for a larger painting, showcasing Girodet's meticulous attention to detail and his mastery of the Neoclassical style. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.