Cupid disguised as Aeneas's son, presents gifts to Dido

Giovanni Francesco Romanelli

Cleveland Museum of Art

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.