Salvatore Fiume, Aeneid, VI, Anchises shows the destiny of Rome to his son, 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This work, of the Italian master Salvatore Fiume, is part of the unpublished series of 15 example, illustrating the Aeneid and realized, between 1989 and 1990.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 one of the most important episode of the sixth book of the poem, in which Aeneas descends into the underworld and goes to the green fields of  Elysium, where he is shown the destiny of Rome by his father. The faces and expressions of the descendants remind the observer the masks, which where used in ancient theatrical performances. The artist has depicted the eroes bodies 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 a dramatic and dark atmosphere.

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.