Salvatore Fiume, Aeneid, X, Mezentius's death, lithography, 60x80 cm, 1989/90

This work, of the Italian master Salvatore Fiume, is part of the unpublished series of 15 example, illustrating the Aeneid and realized, between 1989 and 1990. Obtained and printed with a lithographic process, it is taken from the original painting made with oil colours. Here is represented an episode of the tenth book of the poem, the duel between Aeneas and Mezentius. The etruscan tyrant, after being wounded by Aeneas, faces him a second time, but it is a wasted effort. The artist has depicted the figures with simple and soft shapes and he has used warm colors, which testify the influence of exotic world on his production. Ocher, red, orange and brown create an atmosphere of tragic intensity.

The work is numbered and has the autograph signature in the lower right corner. On the back, to guarantee authenticity, it presents the stamp declaring the execution technique and the author signature.

Edition 990/999.