Cybele Prevents Turnus from Setting Fire to the Trojan Ships

Artist: Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre
Artwork: Cybele Prevents Turnus from Setting Fire to the Trojan Ships
Description: The painting depicts the moment when Cybele, the mother of the gods, intervenes to prevent Turnus from setting fire to the Trojan ships. Turnus, a Rutulian prince, is seen in the foreground, holding a torch and preparing to set fire to the ships. Cybele, seated in a chariot drawn by lions, appears in the sky and gestures with her hand to stop Turnus. In the background, the Trojan ships are seen sailing away from the flames.
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