Photo of collection object Aeneas says Farewell to Dido
Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco. Aeneas says Farewell to Dido, 1679. tapestry weave: silk and wool, Overall: 403 x 394 cm (158 11/16 x 155 1/8 in.). Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. Allen, 1915.79.7. CC0.

Aeneas says Farewell to Dido

1679

Giovanni Francesco Romanelli

Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662)

Textiles

Aeneas says Farewell to Dido, 1679. Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662), Michael Wauters (Flemish, 1679). Tapestry weave: silk and wool; overall: 403 x 394 cm (158 11/16 x 155 1/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. Allen 1915.79.7 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.
Classification
Tapestry
Formatted Medium
tapestry weave: silk and wool
Dimensions
Overall: 403 x 394 cm (158 11/16 x 155 1/8 in.)
Inscribed
Inscription: signed lower right: M. Wavters.
Departments
Textiles
Accession Number
1915.79.7
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. Allen
Rights Statement
CC0
Museum Location
210A Armor Court

Have a concern, a correction, or something to add?

Similar Artworks

musefully

Open source Elasticsearch & Next.js museum search.

Let's Stay Connected