Cleveland Museum of Art
Cupid disguised as Aeneas's son, presents gifts to Dido
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli
- Date
- 1679
- Medium
- tapestry weave: silk and wool
- Culture
- Belgium, 17th century
- Department
- Textiles
- Institution
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Achates, with spear in hand, presents Cupid, who is disguised as Aeneas's son, to Queen Dido. He offers her gifts to encourage her to love Aeneas who is seated at her side. Attendants are preparing a banquet that Dido is giving in honor of Aeneas and his companions. This tapestry is one from a series of eight that depicts the tragic love story of Dido and Aeneas. They were gifted to the museum for display in the armor court.
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