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Aeneas Carrying His Father Out of Burning Troy
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Aeneas escapes at night from burning Troy, carrying his father Anchises on his back out of the city. His son Ascanius he holds by the hand. His wife Creusa still walks behind them. With a blank margin.
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Credit lineAeneas draagt zijn vader het brandende Troje uit. 1731. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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