The Death of the Dido (18th century) — Ottmar Elliger the Younger
The Death of the Dido (18th century) is an artwork by Ottmar Elliger the Younger. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- The Death of the Dido (18th century)
- Artist
- Ottmar Elliger the Younger (Dutch, 1666–1735)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Aeneas is the Trojan hero whose travels lead toward the origins of Rome in Virgil’s Aeneid. His encounter with Dido, queen of Carthage, joins love with the demands of his destiny.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with The Death of the Dido (18th century)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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