Aeneas says Farewell to Dido by Giovanni Francesco Romanelli. The image depicts a large tapestry with a man and woman in the center. The man on the left wears a red cape over a blue and gold tunic and a helmet with a plume. He holds a spear in his right hand. The woman on the right wears a blue and gold dress and has a gold headpiece. She covers her face with her right hand. Two women stand behind her. The man and woman look at each other. The background shows a city on the left and a curtain on the right. A decorative border surrounds the scene, with a cherub at the top. The border also features floral designs, shells, and masks. The color palette includes shades of blue, gold, red, and beige.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 870 × 893 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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