Cupid disguised as Aeneas's son, presents gifts to Dido
The image shows a tapestry with a scene from ancient times. The tapestry has a thick decorative border around it. The border is beige with floral designs on the sides, and an oval-shaped dark area at the top. The top of the border has a design with leaves, flowers, and cherubs. The bottom of the border has a design with sea creatures and shells. Inside the border, the scene depicts a group of people in ancient-style clothing. There are 14 people visible, with one in the center wearing a crown and seated. Two people are standing on the right side, one with a cane and the other with a tray. The background shows a tiled floor and blue and white curtains. The tapestry appears to be made of woven fabric with various colors, including beige, blue, red, and gold. The overall style suggests a Baroque or Rococo influence. The scene appears to depict Cupid, disguised as Aeneas's son, presenting gifts to Dido. The people are arranged in a way that suggests movement and interaction. The woman seated in the center is wearing a crown. The man to her left is wearing a red and gold garment.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 1263 × 818 px
- Museum record:
- View original
You May Also Like
Dido shows Aeneas the plans for the fortifications of Carthage
The Death of Dido
The Discovery of the Plot to Kill Caesar and Cleopatra from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra
Dido Sacrifices to Juno, the Goddess of Marriage
Pomona Surprised by Vertumnus and Other Suitors from The Story of Vertumnus and Pomona
Clodius Disguised as a Woman from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra
The Massacre at Jerusalem from The Story of Titus and Vespasian
Venus tells Aeneas and his friend Achates to go to Carthage
Gideon Selecting his Army
Apollo Exposing Mars and Venus to the Ridicule of the Olympians, from Ovid's Metamorphoses
Dido and Aeneas seek shelter from a storm
The Battle of Actium from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra
Pluto and Proserpina with Falconry
Romans Admiring the Sabine Women
Antony Presents Artavasdes, King of the Armenians, to Cleopatra from The Story of Antony and Cleopatra
Aeneas says Farewell to Dido
Shepherds in a Round Dance
The Arrival of Telemachus on Calypso's Island from The Story of Telemachus
The Crossing of the Granicus from The Story of Alexander the Great
Month of May: Scene of May Day Festival
A Falconer with Two Ladies and a Foot Soldier
![Psyche's Entrance into Cupid's Palace [left fragment], from The Story of Psyche](/api/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artic.edu%2Fiiif%2F2%2F52033d0b-894e-b7d7-e729-00c5187dbbd4%2Ffull%2F843%2C%2F0%2Fdefault.jpg&w=1536&q=75)
Psyche's Entrance into Cupid's Palace [left fragment], from The Story of Psyche
The Stag Hunt, from Pastoral Hunting Scenes
Cyrus Defeats Spargapises from The Story of Cyrus