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This is a drawing of a scene with mythical figures set against a dramatic background. There is a central female figure on a rocky formation surrounded by clouds and other ethereal figures. She wears a crown and flowing garments. Below her, two additional figures are depicted in dynamic poses; one is gesturing and the other stands beside them. The atmosphere is mystical and intense, with detailed linework and shading emphasizing movement and interaction between the figures. The style exudes qualities of dramatic narration and ancient mythological themes.
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This is a drawing of a scene with mythical figures set against a dramatic background. There is a central female figure on a rocky formation surrounded by clouds and other ethereal figures. She wears a crown and flowing garments. Below her, two additional figures are depicted in dynamic poses; one is gesturing and the other stands beside them. The atmosphere is mystical and intense, with detailed linework and shading emphasizing movement and interaction between the figures. The style exudes qualities of dramatic narration and ancient mythological themes.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

Aeneas in the Underworld

Roman 18th/19th Century

Date
1780/1820
Medium
pen and brown ink with gray and gray-brown wash over graphite, with brown ink border line by the artist, on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 35.5 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.) image: 31.2 x 40.7 cm (12 5/16 x 16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2009.70.188
Credit line
Joseph F. McCrindle Collection
Time span
1776 to 1800
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Costume
  • Figures
Provenance

Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

Inscription

by later hand, lower left in graphite: B. Pinelli; by later hand, lower center in graphite: B. Pinelli; by later hand, upper left verso in graphite: 15

Watermarks

Strasburg Bend & Lily (Churchill 429)

NGA object ID 143820. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.