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Cupid disguised as Aeneas's son, presents gifts to Dido, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool)
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Cupid disguised as Aeneas's son, presents gifts to Dido, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool)
XOS5886548 Cupid disguised as Aeneas's son, presents gifts to Dido, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool) by Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco (Il Viterbese) (1610-62); 418.8x634.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Giovanni Francesco Romanelli
Woven by Michel Wauters (d.1679))
Media ID 33396554
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17th Centuries A Lot Of People Art Fine Art Baroque Art Baroque Style Building Interior Colonnades Columns Flemish Flemish Artist Flemish School Florals Garland Gift Gifting Gifts Heroin Heroism Interior Scene Lot Of People Mytholoy Present Tapestrey Tapestries Troy 17 17th 17th 17th Xvii 18th Century Art Style Circa 1600 Early 17th Century Early Xvii Century Flemish Art Mythological Character Mythological Figure Myths Room Interior Seventeeth Century
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the 17th century and immersed in a scene of mythological romance. The tapestry weave, crafted with silk and wool by Michel Wauters, brings to life Giovanni Francesco Romanelli's masterpiece titled "Cupid disguised as Aeneas's son, presents gifts to Dido". The grand scale of the artwork, measuring an impressive 418.8x634.6 cm, commands attention and draws us into its intricate details. Set against a backdrop of majestic colonnades and columns that exude opulence, the vibrant colors add depth and richness to the composition. At the center of the image stands Cupid himself, cleverly disguised as Aeneas's son. With grace and charm befitting his divine nature, he presents Dido with exquisite gifts. The woman receiving these offerings is depicted as feminine elegance personified - a symbol of beauty captivated by love's enchantment. Floral motifs adorn every corner of this baroque-style masterpiece; their delicate petals mirroring both fragility and resilience in matters of the heart. This Flemish work showcases exceptional craftsmanship from an artist hailing from that renowned school. The heroism embodied in this piece speaks volumes about love's transformative power - how it can inspire even gods to intervene on behalf of mortals caught in its throes. It is a testament to Italian artistry at its finest; each brushstroke capturing emotion so vividly that one cannot help but feel drawn into this timeless tale. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork captured by Bridgeman Images' lens for Fine Art Finder, we are reminded once again why art has such enduring appeal: it allows us glimpses into worlds beyond our own while simultaneously reflecting universal human experiences across time and cultures
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