The Death of Dido

Artist: Guercino
Artwork: The Death of Dido
Description: The Death of Dido is a painting by Guercino from 1621. The painting depicts the death of Dido, a character from Virgil’s Aeneid. Dido is shown lying on a bed, surrounded by her attendants. She is being comforted by the goddess Iris, who is sent by Juno to release Dido from her suffering. In the background, Aeneas, the Trojan hero who has abandoned Dido, is shown sailing away from Carthage.
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