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Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco. The Death of Dido, 1679. tapestry weave: silk and wool, Overall: 414 x 466.5 cm (163 x 183 11/16 in.). Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. Allen, 1915.79.8. CC0.
The Death of Dido
1679
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662)
Textiles
The Death of Dido, 1679. Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662), Michael Wauters (Flemish, 1679). Tapestry weave: silk and wool; overall: 414 x 466.5 cm (163 x 183 11/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. Allen 1915.79.8 Depicting the tragic love story of Dido and Aeneas, this tapestry is one of eight gifted to the museum for display in the armor court.