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Dido shows Aeneas the plans for the fortifications of Carthage

1679
designed by

Giovanni Francesco Romanelli

(Italian, 1610–1662)
woven by

Michael Wauters

(Flemish, 1679)
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Culture
Belgium, 17th century
Medium
tapestry weave: silk and wool
Measurements
Overall: 416.4 x 563.6 cm (163 15/16 x 221 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. Allen 1915.79.4
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Location
210A Armor Court
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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.

Description

The enamored Dido, attended by her sister Anna, shows Aeneas the building plans for Carthage which are being held by a kneeling youth and the architect.
A horizontally oriented tapestry depicts Dido and Aeneas, people with light skin tones, at the center. Dido points to a scroll held by a kneeling man while Aeneas stands in a red cloak and helmet. To the left and right, men with medium-light skin tones labor on stone walls. Behind sprawls a classical landscape. An ornate border with floral columns, winged children, and fishlike creatures frames the muted blue and tan scene.

Dido shows Aeneas the plans for the fortifications of Carthage

1679

Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, Michael Wauters

(Italian, 1610–1662), (Flemish, 1679)
Belgium, 17th century

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