The Fight between Aeneas and King Turnus, from Virgil’s Aeneid

Del Pò’s composition combines dynamic figures with a detailed background, including onlookers, architectural elements, and a supernatural presence hovering above, all of which enhance the scene’s emotional intensity.

Created in 1700, the work is now held in the permanent collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, though its ownership history prior to acquisition is not detailed here.

The painting reflects 18th-century interest in classical mythology and literary themes, particularly from the Aeneid, which was a common subject for artistic interpretation during this period.

While specific influence or notable exhibitions of this work are not highlighted, it contributes to the broader legacy of Aeneid-inspired art and Giacomo del Pò’s body of mythological paintings.