The artwork titled “Death of Dido” was created by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo between 1757 and 1770. This oil painting on canvas, measuring 40 x 63 cm, belongs to the Rococo art movement and is categorized under the genre of mythological painting. The artwork is currently housed in the Pushkin Museum in Moscow, Russia.
The artwork portrays a dramatic and emotional scene of the mythological death of Dido. The composition is replete with intense expressions and gestures, along with a complex arrangement of figures and architectural elements. In the center, Dido herself is depicted in a state of despair, surrounded by attendants and onlookers who exhibit various reactions of grief and shock. The background features classical architectural structures, enhancing the historical and tragic atmosphere of the scene. The use of vibrant colors and dynamic brushwork is characteristic of Tiepolo’s Rococo style, imparting both a sense of movement and emotional intensity to the mythological narrative.
