Cupid disguised as Aeneas's son, presents gifts to Dido
- Medium
- tapestry weave: silk and wool
- Dimensions
- Overall: 418.8 x 634.6 cm (164 7/8 x 249 13/16 in.)
- Genre
- tapestry
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Styles
Tags
Belgium, 17th century
About
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.
