This painting shows a poignant episode from the tales of the Trojan War. After Troy is taken, the Trojan hero Aeneas is able to flee the city with his elderly father, Anchises. Although he also manages to save his son, he loses his wife. The drama of the family’s flight is suggested not only by the falling buildings and the narrow stairwell, but also by the visual distance between the man and his wife, which foreshadows their coming separation.
No comments:
Post a Comment