01 Painting, Olympian deities, by the Old Masters, with footnotes #34

Unknown Artist, 17th century

Aeneas' Farewell to Dido

Oil on canvas

55 x 65 cm

Private collection

One of the Trojan heroes, Aeneas wandered for six years after the fall of Troy and reached Carthage for some rest. The queen Dido welcomed them whole-heartedly and heard their story. During his stay, Aeneas and Dido fell in love with each other and Dido declared him her lord and began to rule Carthage together.

But, Aeneas had many tasks to accomplish yet. He was contacted by Jupiter through Mercury to remind him of his yet to complete tasks. The religious Aeneas had no other choice but obey him. 

Dido felt betrayed and ashamed against all her citizens and relatives. At that moment, she cursed Aeneas and declared the enmity between Carthage and Rome which ultimately led those cities into the infamous Punic wars. More on Aeneas and Dido

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