Artwork
Aeneas flees the burning Troy with his family
Aeneas flees the burning Troy with his family is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Juan de la Corte. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
Aeneas flees the burning Troy with his family is a 1601 oil painting by Juan de la Corte, a Spanish artist of Flemish origin. The work is an example of early Baroque Italian painting and is held in the Museo del Prado in Madrid.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene from ancient mythology, showing Aeneas rescuing his family, including his father Anchises, from the ruins of Troy. Aeneas is shown wearing body armor and holding a sword, emphasizing his heroic role.
Technique & Style
The painting features a dramatic use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark that separate the figures from the background. This technique creates a sense of depth and highlights the chaos of the battle scene.
History & Provenance
Juan de la Corte was trained as a painter and worked primarily on battle and history scenes. He later served as court painter to King Philip III and Philip IV, indicating his prominence in Spanish art during the early 17th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Juan de la Corte, a Spanish painter of Flemish origin, who was born in Antwerp, Flanders in c.
