Cupid disguised as Aeneas's son, presents gifts to Dido
1679
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662)
Textiles
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.
- Maker/Artist
- Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco
- Classification
- Tapestry
- Formatted Medium
- tapestry weave: silk and wool
- Dimensions
- Overall: 418.8 x 634.6 cm (164 7/8 x 249 13/16 in.)
- Inscribed
- Inscription: signed lower left: M. Wovters.
- Departments
- Textiles
- Accession Number
- 1915.79.2
- 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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