Aeneas vlucht met zijn familie uit Troje 1515 - 1565

This engraving by Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio, titled "Aeneas vlucht met zijn familie uit Troje" (Aeneas flees with his family from Troy), depicts a pivotal moment from Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid. Aeneas, carrying his father Anchises on his back, leads his family to safety as Troy burns behind them. The detailed, expressive figures and the dramatic setting showcase Caraglio's mastery of the printmaking technique, which was widely popular in the 16th century. Created between 1515 and 1565, this artwork is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection.