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Venus tells Aeneas and his friend Achates to go to Carthage

1679
(Italian, 1610–1662)
(Flemish, 1679)
Belgium, 17th century
tapestry weave: silk and wool
Overall: 411.3 x 294.5 cm (161 15/16 x 115 15/16 in.)
Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. Allen 1915.79.1
Location: 210A Armor Court
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This tapestry is one from a series of eight that depicts the tragic love story of Dido and Aeneas which were gifted to the museum for display in the armor court.

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Venus, seen here dressed as a huntress, advises her son, Aeneas, to visit Dido, queen of Carthage. Venus wants her son to stop wandering and marry the queen.
Venus tells Aeneas and his friend Achates to go to Carthage

Venus tells Aeneas and his friend Achates to go to Carthage

1679

Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, Michael Wauters

(Italian, 1610–1662), (Flemish, 1679)
Belgium, 17th century

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