Aeneas at the Court of Latinus — Ferdinand Bol

Ferdinand Bol. Painted c. 1661 - c. 1663.

Bol’s painting, made for the Amsterdam Admiralty, shows a scene from Virgil’s Aeneid. Aeneas congratulates one of four ships’ captains who competed in a race. All four were rewarded on their return, even the captain who threw his helmsman overboard for disobeying an order. The painting was accompanied by a poem by Vondel, stressing the importance of firmness and generosity in good government.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 17th Century, Main building, Power at see.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 232 × 218 cm

Print: 119 × 111.8 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200108250. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.