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C1895
Mercury Commanding Eneas to Leave Dido
Artist:
Scarce mythological photogravure of the the feast which followed the games, Aeneas gave at her request a recital of the closing events of the Trojan history and his own adventures after the fall of the city. Dido was charmed with … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Mercury Commanding Eneas to Leave Dido
Date:
C1895
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Photogravure
Image Size:
240mm
x 305mm
Paper Size:
350mm
x 500mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1895
Description:
Scarce mythological photogravure of the the feast which followed the games, Aeneas gave at her request a recital of the closing events of the Trojan history and his own adventures after the fall of the city. Dido was charmed with his discourse and filled with admiration of his exploits. She conceived an ardent passion for him, and he for his part seemed well content to accept the fortunate chance which appeared to offer him at once a happy kingdom, and a bride. Months rolled away in the enjoyment of pleasant intercourse, and it seemed as if Italy and the empire destined to be founded on its shores were alike forgotten. Seeing which, Jupiter dispatched Mercury with a message to Aeneas recalling him to a sense of his high destiny, and commanding him to resume his voyage.
From: Halevy, M, The Gallery of Mythology  HTGOM
Collections:
Met Museum New York: Accession Number: 62.619.64
State Library New South Wales: Call Number TF00430
State Library South Australia: 704.947 G166 d
