Aeneas and Dido by Agostino Carracci

Aeneas and Dido 

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female-nude

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roman-mythology

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strong emotion

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"Aeneas and Dido" is a print by Agostino Carracci, a prominent Italian artist of the late 16th century. The artwork depicts the famous lovers from Virgil's epic poem the Aeneid. Aeneas, a Trojan hero, is shown with the Queen of Carthage Dido, who falls in love with him. The scene is set in a cave, with a young Cupid, the god of love, standing in the background. Carracci's work is known for its careful attention to detail and its realistic portrayal of human emotions. The print's composition, drawing, and subject matter, highlight the artist's skill in capturing the beauty of classic mythology in an engaging and expressive manner.

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