Turnus en Aeneas bereiden zich voor op het tweegevecht 1746

This etching by Pieter Tanjé, created in 1746, depicts a scene from Virgil's Aeneid, portraying the moment before the duel between Turnus and Aeneas. The detailed engraving, held in the Rijksmuseum, captures the tension and drama of the encounter, as the two warriors prepare for battle. Tanjé's masterful use of line and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, showcasing the artist's skill in depicting classical mythology through printmaking.