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Aeneas, Anchises, and Ascanius
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Aeneas, Anchises, and AscaniusBernini

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This early masterpiece (1618–19) shows Aeneas carrying his father Anchises and leading his son Ascanius as they flee Troy. Anchises holds the Penates (household gods safeguarding family and hearth), while Ascanius carries a flame, symbol of Rome’s divine lineage. Bernini unites filial duty, piety, and sacrifice with striking youthful vigor.
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