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Mercury tells Aeneas to Leave Carthage, 1679 (silk & wool)
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Mercury tells Aeneas to Leave Carthage, 1679 (silk & wool)
490774 Mercury tells Aeneas to Leave Carthage, 1679 (silk & wool) by Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco (Il Viterbese) (1610-62); 411x337 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Woven by Michel Wauters (d.1679).); Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. Allen; Italian, out of copyright
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© Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. Allen / Bridgeman Images
Aeneas Aeneid Balustrade Carthage Cherubim Columns Deities Garlands Gesture Gods Greco Roman Hermes Legendary Mercury Messenger Michel Wauters Pillar Pillars Putti Solomonic Tapestries Virgil Cherub Cherubs Myths
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This print captures the intricate silk and wool tapestry titled "Mercury tells Aeneas to Leave Carthage, 1679" by Giovanni Francesco Romanelli. The artwork, measuring an impressive 411x337 cm, is housed in the esteemed Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. Woven by the skilled hands of Michel Wauters, this masterpiece showcases a mesmerizing scene from ancient mythology. In the image, Mercury, the messenger god of Roman mythology known as Hermes in Greek mythology, gestures towards Aeneas with urgency. Aeneas himself is depicted as a legendary figure from Virgil's epic poem "Aeneid". The tapestry is adorned with ornate details including pillars and columns that create a grandiose backdrop for the mythological figures. Garlands and decorative borders add to its opulence while cherubs and putti playfully adorn its solomonic balustrade. Through this stunning textile artwork, Romanelli skillfully brings together elements of Greco-Roman culture and legend. The rich colors and meticulous craftsmanship make it a true marvel to behold. Thanks to Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss' generous gift in memory of Dr. Dudley P. Allen, this extraordinary piece now resides within the museum's collection for all art enthusiasts to appreciate its beauty and historical significance
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