Virgil Reading the Aeneid to Augustus and Octavia

Artist: Jean-Joseph Taillasson
Artwork: Virgil Reading the Aeneid to Augustus and Octavia
Description: The painting depicts the Roman poet Virgil reading his epic poem the Aeneid to the emperor Augustus and his sister Octavia. The moment Virgil reads about the death of Dido, Octavia faints.
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