Dido Sacrifices to Juno, the Goddess of Marriage

Giovanni Francesco Romanelli

Cleveland Museum of Art

Large rectangular tapestry with a central scene and decorative border. The central scene shows a group of people in ancient-style clothing. A man on the left wears a blue and gold tunic and holds a white bowl. To his right, a man sits on the floor with a red cloth around his waist. A woman on the right wears a gold robe over a blue dress and a gold headpiece. She extends her right arm towards a man with a tray. Several other people are in the background. The border features floral patterns, columns, and a central oval motif. The border also includes cherubs and other decorative elements. The tapestry has a mix of blue, gold, white, and red colors. The scene appears to depict a sacrifice or ritual. The overall style is classical and ornate. The tapestry is likely made of woven fabric. The image is well-lit and appears to be a high-quality reproduction or scan. The artist's signature is present in the lower left. The frame around the tapestry is dark brown.