Dido shows Aeneas the plans for the fortifications of Carthage
1679
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662)
Textiles
Dido shows Aeneas the plans for the fortifications of Carthage, 1679. Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662), Michael Wauters (Flemish, 1679). Tapestry weave: silk and wool; overall: 416.4 x 563.6 cm (163 15/16 x 221 7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. Allen 1915.79.4 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.
- Maker/Artist
- Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco
- Classification
- Tapestry
- Formatted Medium
- tapestry weave: silk and wool
- Dimensions
- Overall: 416.4 x 563.6 cm (163 15/16 x 221 7/8 in.)
- Inscribed
- Inscription: signed lower right: M. W.
- Departments
- Textiles
- Accession Number
- 1915.79.4
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. Allen
- Exhibitions
- Tapestry Restoration 2
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 210A Armor Court
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