Virgil Reading from the Aeneid 1864

"Virgil Reading from the Aeneid" is a Neoclassical painting by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres from 1864. The painting depicts the Roman poet Virgil reciting passages from his epic poem, the Aeneid, to a group of listeners in a dimly lit Roman interior. The composition features a striking use of light and shadow, highlighting the central figures of Virgil and his audience. This painting is considered a prime example of Ingres's mastery of line, composition, and detail, and demonstrates his commitment to classical ideals in art.