Dido Killing Herself 1655 - 1665
stefanodellabella
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pen sketch
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pencil sketch
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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men
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sketchbook drawing
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pencil work
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sketchbook art
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sword
Stefano della Bella's etching "Dido Killing Herself," dating from 1655-1665, depicts the tragic Queen of Carthage in the final moments of her life. The intricate detail of the flowing fabric and Dido's expressive pose capture the intensity of her despair as she prepares to take her own life with a sword. This powerful image, part of a series of prints illustrating Ovid's *Metamorphoses*, reflects the Baroque era's fascination with dramatic narratives and emotional intensity. The etching is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
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