The Departure of Aeneas Announced to Dido

Artist: Francesco Allegrini
Artwork: The Departure of Aeneas Announced to Dido
Description: This is a pen and brown ink drawing over black chalk on paper. The drawing depicts the moment when Aeneas, the Trojan hero, announces to Dido, the Queen of Carthage, that he must leave her and continue his journey to Italy. Dido is shown seated on a couch, with herShi Nu s standing behind her. Aeneas stands before her, with his hand on his heart. The scene is set in a grand palace, with columns and a coffered ceiling.
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