death Dido dead stake branches furniture left foreground
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death Dido dead stake branches furniture left foreground
The death of Dido, Dido is dead on a stake of branches and furniture. In the left foreground a woman of sadness has become unwell. Behind the stake, women on the sidewalk in front of a house watch in shock. The placard on the sidewalk to the left of the stake shows that this print was made for the sad play Didoos Dood by Andries Pels. (Story of) Dido - death, tragedy, Simon Fokke, Amsterdam, 1758, paper, etching, h 374 mm × w 272 mm
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Media ID 19547621
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1758 Branches Dead Death Dido Front Furniture Left Foreground Sadness Sidewalk Simon Fokke Stake Story Tragedy Women Placard Shock Unwell
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the heart-wrenching scene from the tragic play "Didoos Dood" by Andries Pels. In this poignant image, we witness the devastating death of Dido, as she is cruelly impaled on a stake made of branches and furniture. The left foreground reveals a woman consumed by sorrow, her anguish manifesting in her deteriorating health. As our gaze shifts beyond the stake, we observe a group of women standing on the sidewalk in front of a house. Their faces etched with shock and disbelief, they bear witness to this harrowing spectacle unfolding before them. A placard positioned to the left of the stake indicates that this print was specifically created for Pels' melancholic production. The artist Simon Fokke masterfully conveys both tragedy and despair through his intricate etching technique on paper. With dimensions measuring 374 mm in height and 272 mm in width, this print commands attention and draws viewers into its emotional narrative. While contemplating this artwork, one cannot help but be moved by themes such as death, loss, and human suffering depicted within it. This powerful portrayal serves as a reminder of the enduring impact that art can have on our emotions and understanding of profound stories like that of Dido's untimely demise.
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