YouTube Shorts: MYTHOLOGY PAINTING—The Burning Of Troy, by Claes Jansz. van der Willigen (c. 1630-1676)

This painting, by the Dutch artist Claes Jansz. van der Willigen (c. 1630-1676), depicts the end of the Trojan War and features the family of Aeneas, a man who links the myths and legends of Troy to the origin tales of ancient Rome. For more info on the art and the Ancient Greek and Roman … Continue reading YouTube Shorts: MYTHOLOGY PAINTING—The Burning Of Troy, by Claes Jansz. van der Willigen (c. 1630-1676)