{"product_id":"the-dream-of-aeneas-salvator-rosa","title":"The Dream of Aeneas - Salvator Rosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Salvator Rosa depicting the mythological encounter between the sleeping Aeneas and the river god Tiberinus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by the Italian Baroque master Salvator Rosa depicts a scene from Virgil's Aeneid. The composition shows the Trojan hero Aeneas asleep, resting his head upon his shield, while the river god Tiberinus appears to him in a vision. The figure of the river god is rendered with wild, flowing hair and a beard, gesturing towards the future site of Rome. Aeneas is clad in armour, his helmet discarded on the ground nearby, suggesting a moment of respite before his arduous journey continues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosa was known for his interest in the wilder aspects of nature and his dramatic, often melancholic, approach to classical subjects. His technique in this print demonstrates a mastery of line, using varied hatching to create texture and shadow. The contrast between the sleeping warrior and the spectral, commanding presence of the river god creates a narrative tension typical of Rosa's work. The surrounding foliage is sketched with quick, energetic strokes, typical of his printmaking style which often prioritised movement and atmosphere over rigid precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work belongs to a period when Rosa was active in Rome, producing a series of etchings that explored themes of philosophy, mythology, and human struggle. The print captures the specific moment when the god advises Aeneas to seek an alliance with Evander, the king of the Arcadians. The inclusion of the shield, decorated with a gorgon-like motif, adds a layer of classical detail to the scene. This fine art print preserves the original tonal qualities of the etching, allowing for a clear view of the artist's hand and the specific mark-making techniques employed in the seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/juno-entreats-aeolus-to-loose-the-winds-against-the-fleet-of-aeneas-gerard-audran\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJuno Entreats Aeolus to Loose the Winds against the Fleet of Aeneas by Gérard Audran\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mythological-scene-with-figures-and-putti-jean-le-pautre\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMythological Scene with Figures and Putti by Jean Le Pautre\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/salvator-rosa\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Salvator Rosa →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salvator Rosa","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475548078415,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475570753871,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475570786639,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475570819407,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475570852175,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475570884943,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475570917711,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475570950479,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475570983247,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475571016015,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475571048783,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475571081551,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Dream-of-Aeneas_Poster_CompositorV1_1792402586150.jpg?v=1794450568","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-dream-of-aeneas-salvator-rosa","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}