The image depicts Dido and Aeneas. A woman with curly blonde hair wearing a blue dress and white skirt on the left holds a red cloak around her and another person. A man with short dark hair wearing a blue tunic and white cloth around his waist stands beside a white horse on the right. Two people on horseback and a dog are on the right. The border features floral patterns, vases, and cherubs. A dark oval shape is at the top center. The bottom has dolphins and a shield-like design. The background shows trees, bushes, and a stormy sky with cherubs in flight.
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- 882 × 893 px
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