Aeneas rescuing Anchises, a young boy carrying a lantern at left 1520 - 1530

This engraving by Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio, created between 1520 and 1530, depicts the scene of Aeneas carrying his father Anchises on his back as they flee the burning city of Troy. The engraving masterfully portrays the weight of the scene as Aeneas struggles to bear the burden of his father, with a young boy carrying a lantern and leading the way. This powerful depiction of the Trojan War narrative is executed with great detail and precision, emphasizing the dramatic and emotional weight of the moment. The engraving, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Caraglio's mastery of the medium and his ability to capture the essence of this epic moment.