Dido shows Aeneas the plans for the fortifications of Carthage
Medium
tapestry weave: silk and wool
Dimensions
416.4 × 563.6 cm
Classification
Tapestry
Department
Textiles
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. Allen
Accession Number
1915.79.4
Tags
male
About this artwork
The enamored Dido, attended by her sister Anna, shows Aeneas the building plans for Carthage which are being held by a kneeling youth and the architect.