Didon Collection

English soprano opera singer Caroline Branchu as Dido, Queen of Carthage, in Didon by Nicolo Piccinni
FLO4606955 English soprano opera singer Caroline Branchu as Dido, Queen of Carthage, in Didon by Nicolo Piccinni, Royal Academy of Music, 1824. Handcoloured lithograph by F

A minor engagement between the French Navy frigate Didon and the British Royal Navy frigate HMS Phoenix, off Cape Finisterre, west coast of Spain, 10 August 1805

Ms 1126 The Suicide of Dido by the sword and the suicide of Phyllis by hanging
CHT220388 Ms 1126 The Suicide of Dido by the sword and the suicide of Phyllis by hanging, from Le Roman de la Rose by Guillaume de Loris and Jean de Meung, c.1360-70 (vellum) by French School

Dido and Aeneas
RAF69235 Dido and Aeneas by Thulden, Theodore van (1606-79); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Caroline Branchu as Dido, Queen of Carthage, in Didon, 1824
French soprano opera singer Caroline Branchu as Dido, Queen of Carthage, in Didon by Nicolo Piccinni, Academie Royale de Musique, 1824. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Ms 493 f. 74v Aeneas and Dido, from the works of Virgil (70-19 BC) 1469 (vellum)
XIR161064 Ms 493 f.74v Aeneas and Dido, from the works of Virgil (70-19 BC) 1469 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Dijon, France; (add.info.: Aeneas)

Published le Charivari 3 July 1842 Ancient History
Published in le Charivari (3 July 1842): Ancient History (plate 15): Enee and Didon, 1842. Honore Daumier (French, 1808-1879)

Lat 3225 f. 33v Dido making a sacrifice, from The Vergilius Vaticanus (vellum)
BAL4304 Lat 3225 f.33v Dido making a sacrifice, from The Vergilius Vaticanus (vellum) by Roman (5th century AD); Vatican Library, Vatican City; out of copyright

Mademoiselle Duchesnoy in the Role of Dido (oil on canvas)
XIR204540 Mademoiselle Duchesnoy in the Role of Dido (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

The Banquet of Dido and Aeneas, model for a tapestry in the Story of Aeneas series, c
XKH179016 The Banquet of Dido and Aeneas, model for a tapestry in the Story of Aeneas series, c.1532 (pen & ink & wash on paper) by Vaga

Aeneas and Dido in Carthage, 1675 (oil on canvas)
XKH147760 Aeneas and Dido in Carthage, 1675 (oil on canvas) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82); 120x149.2 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; French, out of copyright

Dido building Carthage, or The Rise of the Carthaginian Empire, 1815 (oil on canvas)
XOS1765553 Dido building Carthage, or The Rise of the Carthaginian Empire, 1815 (oil on canvas) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 155.6x231.8 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; English

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"Exploring the Mythical World of Didon: From Tragic Love to Naval Engagements" Didon, a name that echoes through history, holds tales of love, tragedy, and naval prowess. In one corner, we witness a minor engagement between the French Navy frigate Didon, showcasing its might on the open seas. Meanwhile, in another realm entirely, Ms 1126 reveals The Suicide of Dido by the sword and the suicide of Phyllis by hanging - tragic endings etched into our collective memory. The legendary romance between Dido and Aeneas takes center stage as their story unfolds across various artistic mediums. Caroline Branchu mesmerizes audiences as she embodies Dido's regal presence in "Didon, " an opera from 1824. The Death of Dido painting from the late 1630s captures her final moments with haunting beauty. Delving deeper into mythology itself, Ms 493 f. 74v transports us back to ancient times with Aeneas and Dido depicted within Virgil's works on vellum parchment dating back to 1469. Le Charivari's publication in July 1842 further immerses us in ancient history through captivating illustrations. Artokoloro brings forth vivid imagery with Lat 3225 f. 33v where we witness Dido making a sacrifice within The Vergilius Vaticanus' pages on delicate vellum parchment. Mademoiselle Duchesnoy graces oil canvas as she portrays the role of Dido with passion and grace. Intriguingly enough, even banquets find their place amidst these tales - The Banquet of Dido and Aeneas serves as inspiration for a tapestry series depicting scenes from Aeneas' journey. Lastly but not least significant is an oil-on-canvas masterpiece titled "Aeneas and Dido in Carthage" painted in 1675.