The Death of Dido by Giovanni Francesco Romanelli. The image depicts a tapestry with a scene of multiple figures. The scene shows a woman in a blue dress lying on a bed or couch with her head on a man's lap; she is surrounded by several other people. The woman on the bed has her eyes closed and her head tilted back. The man sitting beside her has his hand to his face. There are two women standing to the right of the bed; one wears a red and yellow dress with her hand raised, and the other wears a blue dress. Behind them, a woman in a yellow dress appears to be entering or exiting. On the left side of the tapestry, a man and a woman are on a balcony or patio. The tapestry has a decorative border with floral patterns, shells, and other designs. The border at the top features a central oval motif surrounded by carvings. The tapestry appears to be quite large.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 750 × 669 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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