Print of Queen Dido Piercing Herself with Aeneas' Sword
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Framed Print of Dido stake Queen Dido pierces sword Aeneas leaves
Dido at her stake, Queen Dido pierces herself with the sword of Aeneas, who leaves in the background with his ship. Dido kneels at the stake that she has had herself set up, amid the bedding she has shared with Aeneas. The female messenger of Juno, Iris, cuts a lock of hair to Dido to free her soul from the body. Below the performance a sentence in Latin from Vergilius including three lines in Latin, (story of). Dido, (story of). Dido - death, Michael Heylbroeck (mentioned on object), London, 1713, paper, engraving, h 484 mm ├ù w 333 mm. Librifly - Inspiring Content from Around the World. © Artokoloro
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Experience the timeless beauty of Victor Hugo's Carthaginian tale with our framed print from the Liszt Collection. This image portrays Dido, the noble queen, as she makes the ultimate sacrifice. With a piercing gaze and unwavering resolve, Dido stakes herself with the sword of Aeneas, who departs in the background with his ship. Our framed print brings the depth and emotion of this legendary moment to life, making it an addition to any home or office. Immerse yourself in the rich history and romance of this iconic story with the Media Storehouse Framed Print of 'Dido at her Stake' from the Liszt Collection.
A poignant reminder of love's fleeting nature, this 1713 engraving by Michael Heylbroeck captures the tragic moment Queen Dido pierces herself with Aeneas' sword as he departs in the background. Amidst the bedding they shared, Dido kneels at her makeshift stake, a testament to her unwavering devotion. Above her, Iris cuts a lock of hair to free her soul from its mortal coil.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.4cm x 58.8cm (16.3" x 23.1")
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