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Eneas enters the Averno (the Underworld) from Aeneid, Canto VI, detail of 2384661 (fresco)
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Eneas enters the Averno (the Underworld) from Aeneid, Canto VI, detail of 2384661 (fresco)
2384662 Eneas enters the Averno (the Underworld) from Aeneid, Canto VI, detail of 2384661 (fresco) by Abate, Nicolo dell (c.1509-71); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: Modena, Galleria Estense; scene dell Eneide di Nicolo dell Abate, (1510-1571). Si tratta di affreschi staccati dal Camerino dell Eneide della Rocca dei Conti Boiardo a Scandiano).
Scena 13: Enea scende all Averno; Eneide, Canto VI.
Modena, Galleria Estense: scenes of the Aeneid, by Niccolo dell Abate, (1510-1571). These frescoes were detached from the Aeneid Room in the Rocca dei Conti Boiardo in Scandiano.
Scene 13: Aeneas enters the Averno (the Underworld); Aeneid, Canto VI); Ghigo Roli
Media ID 25188236
© Ghigo Roli / Bridgeman Images
Aeneas Aeneid Bare Estense Hell Sinners Flames Semi Nude
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This print captures a mesmerizing scene from the Aeneid, Canto VI, depicted in a stunning fresco by Nicolo dell Abate. The artwork, titled "Eneas enters the Averno (the Underworld)" is housed in the Galleria e Museo Estense in Modena, Italy. The detail of this 16th-century masterpiece showcases the artist's incredible talent and attention to detail. In Scene 13 of the Aeneid, we witness Enea's descent into the depths of hell. The painting portrays a hauntingly beautiful architecture with flames engulfing sinners as they suffer their eternal punishment. The naked bodies of these tormented souls add an element of vulnerability and rawness to the composition. It serves as a reminder that even in death, our sins are laid bare for all to see. Nicolo dell Abate's skillful brushwork brings this ancient tale to life with vivid colors and intricate textures. Each stroke tells a story within itself, capturing both the physical and emotional anguish experienced by those trapped within this underworld realm. As we gaze upon this remarkable print, we are transported back in time to witness Enea's harrowing journey through hell. It serves as a testament to human resilience and our enduring fascination with mythology and storytelling. Bridgeman Images has masterfully preserved this piece of art history for us to appreciate its beauty for generations to come.
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