Drie voorstellingen uit Blumauers Aeneide 1789

This 1789 etching, "Drie voorstellingen uit Blumauers Aeneide" by German artist Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, depicts three scenes from Johann Jakob Blumauer's retelling of Virgil's Aeneid. The artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, captures moments from the epic poem, showcasing the artist's masterful skills in capturing the dramatic and emotional aspects of the narrative. Each vignette, measuring 134 mm in height and 350 mm in width, offers a glimpse into the world of the ancient Trojan hero Aeneas and his adventures.