Scenes from an Eclogue of Tebaldeo

attributed to Andrea Previtali (active 1502 - 1528)

National Gallery

circa 1505

Scenes from the story of Damon and Thyrsus. A piece of furniture but perhaps part of a case for a musical instrument. The subject has been identified as the second eclogue of the Ferrarese poet, Tebaldeo, which occurs in the Venetian edition of his works printed in 1502. 1) Damon laments his Unrequited Love, 2) Thyrsis asks Damon the Cause of His Grief, 3) Damon takes his Life, 4) Thyrsis finds the Body of Damon. 4 Paintings painted on two panels.

• Medium: tempera with oil glazes on wood
• Dimensions: 19.7 x 18.4cm
• Art Fund Grant: £2000 ( Total: £14,000)
• ArtFunded in: 1937

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