Aeneas, Anchises, and Ascanius

Aeneas, Anchises, and Ascanius

The Aeneas, Anchises, and Ascanius sculpture was the first large modern sculpture to be exhibited at Borghese villa. The sculpture depicts a classic visual from the stories of the Trojan War. It shows Aeneas, the founder of Rome, leading his family from the burning city of Troy. Aeneas carries his father Anchises on his back and his young son Ascanius follows them from behind. The story is drawn most notably from Virgil’s “Aeneid.”

Sofia Silvosa

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Bernini, Author: Gian Lorenzo. “Aeneas, Anchises, and Ascanius by Bernini in Borghese Gallery.” Galerie Borghèse. Borghese Gallery, August 2, 2019.

Bernini, Author: Gian Lorenzo. “Aeneas, Anchises, and Ascanius by Bernini in Borghese Gallery.” Galerie Borghèse. Borghese Gallery, August 2, 2019.

1618-1619

Sofia Silvosa

220 cm (87 in)

Sculpture

Borghese Gallery and Museum, Rome, Italy