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Virgil (70-19 BC) reading the Aeniad to Livia, Octavia and Augustus (detail
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Virgil (70-19 BC) reading the Aeniad to Livia, Octavia and Augustus (detail
XIR897409 Virgil (70-19 BC) reading the Aeniad to Livia, Octavia and Augustus (detail of the head of Livia), 1819 (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium; (add.info.: Auguste ecoutant la lecture de l Eneide par Virgile. Detail : tte de Livie
); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12943940
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In this detail from Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres' painting, we are transported back in time to witness a remarkable scene. The renowned poet Virgil, known for his epic work "The Aeneid" is seen engrossed in reading his masterpiece to an attentive audience. Livia, Octavia, and Augustus, prominent figures of ancient Rome, listen intently as the words of the poem come alive. The focus of this particular detail lies on the exquisite portrayal of Livia's head. Her profile is delicately rendered with great attention to detail – her youthful face exuding grace and wisdom. Adorned with an elegant headdress and draped in regal attire, she epitomizes the grandeur and sophistication of Roman antiquity. As Virgil recites his verses filled with tales of heroism and destiny, one can almost feel the weight of history hanging in the air. This moment captures not only a literary event but also serves as a testament to the power that art holds over its audience throughout centuries. Ingres masterfully combines classical elements with 19th-century aesthetics in this oil on canvas composition. Through his meticulous brushwork and skillful use of light and shadow, he transports us into a world where ancient civilization intertwines seamlessly with artistic expression. This extraordinary print invites us to appreciate both the beauty within fine art itself and its ability to transcend time by immortalizing significant moments from our collective pasts.
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