Plaque Depicting the Trojan Horse from the Aeneid

Master of the Aeneid Series

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a framed artwork titled "Plaque Depicting the Trojan Horse from the Aeneid" by Master of the Aeneid Series. The frame is gold with ornate details and is surrounded by a dark red velvet border. The artwork itself is a colorful illustration of a scene from the Aeneid, specifically the Trojan Horse. A large white horse stands in the center of the image, surrounded by a crowd of people in medieval clothing. The people are dressed in robes and tunics in shades of brown, blue, and gold. Some of them appear to be soldiers, while others seem to be civilians. In the background, there is a body of water with a small island and a blue sky with white clouds. On the right side of the image, there is a large red brick building with towers and archways, labeled "TROIA". The overall scene is intricately detailed, with many small elements and textures visible. The color palette is vibrant, with a mix of bright blues, greens, golds, and earth tones. The illustration style is reminiscent of medieval manuscript art. The gold frame has a decorative border with floral motifs and is set against a dark red velvet background.