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The Death of Dido (oil on canvas)
XIR179981 The Death of Dido (oil on canvas) by Sacchi, Andrea (1599-1661); 139.5x148 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; (add.info.: also known as Dido Abandoned ; killed herself to escape marriage to Iarbas; killed herself on his departure from Carthage; ); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 12745321
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the captivating beauty and drama of Andrea Sacchi's masterpiece, "The Death of Dido," with a Media Storehouse poster print. This stunning oil on canvas painting, originally housed in the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Caen, France, depicts the legendary queen Dido's tragic end as she succumbs to grief and despair. Immerse yourself in the rich colors and intricate details of this Fine Art Finder masterpiece from Bridgeman Images. Our high-quality poster prints are perfect for adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any room in your home or office. Order yours today and bring the timeless story of Dido into your space.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.2cm x 42cm (17.8" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
The Death of Dido
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a captivating oil on canvas painting by Andrea Sacchi that measures 139.5x148 cm and can be found at the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Caen, France. Also known as "Dido Abandoned" this artwork depicts the tragic moment when Dido takes her own life to escape an unwanted marriage to Iarbas. In this poignant scene, we witness Dido's sorrow and despair as she stands near the sea with a sword in hand. Her red cloth symbolizes her royal status and signifies the bloodshed that will soon follow. The rainbow overhead adds a touch of melancholy beauty to the composition, contrasting with the tragedy unfolding below. As the daughter of Belus and ruler of Carthage, Dido was renowned for her courage and leadership. However, it was her blind love for Aeneas, depicted here as her lover clad in armor, that ultimately led to her downfall. Unable to bear his departure from Carthage, she chose death over a life without him. Sacchi's masterful brushwork captures every nuance of emotion in this classical tale from Virgil's epic poem "The Aeneid". The artist skillfully portrays Dido's grief-stricken face and tear-filled eyes while conveying both strength and vulnerability. "The Death of Dido" serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences brought about by passion unchecked by reason—a timeless theme that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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