Aenaes ontvlucht Troje met Anchises op zijn rug 1628 - 1682

This etching by Jean Lepautre, created between 1628 and 1682, depicts the dramatic escape of Aeneas from the burning city of Troy. The scene shows Aeneas carrying his father Anchises on his back, as they flee towards a ship. The burning city in the background provides a powerful contrast to the foreground, emphasizing the urgency of their escape. This engraving, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a captivating example of 17th-century French art and a visual testament to the enduring tale of Aeneas.