Aeneas Carrying Anchises from Burning Troy c. 1733

Gaspare Diziani's "Aeneas Carrying Anchises from Burning Troy" (c. 1733) is a pen and wash drawing depicting the famous scene from Virgil's Aeneid. The drawing shows the Trojan hero Aeneas carrying his father Anchises, his son Ascanius trailing behind. This dramatic scene, with its emphasis on movement and emotion, exemplifies the Baroque style prevalent in the early 18th century. The artist's use of light and shadow, characteristic of his style, adds depth and drama to the scene, highlighting the urgency of Aeneas' escape from the burning city of Troy.