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Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco. Cupid disguised as Aeneas's son, presents gifts to Dido, 1679. tapestry weave: silk and wool, Overall: 418.8 x 634.6 cm (164 7/8 x 249 13/16 in.). Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. Allen, 1915.79.2. CC0.
Cupid disguised as Aeneas's son, presents gifts to Dido
1679
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662)
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Cupid disguised as Aeneas's son, presents gifts to Dido, 1679. Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662), Michael Wauters (Flemish, 1679). Tapestry weave: silk and wool; overall: 418.8 x 634.6 cm (164 7/8 x 249 13/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. Allen 1915.79.2 This tapestry is one from a series of eight that depicts the tragic love story of Dido and Aeneas. They were gifted to the museum for display in the armor court.