Florentine engraving of an allegory, a gallant and his mistress with a musician and Death carrying a coffin. The word Sansobrien on the lady's sleeve and four lines of verse in the corner.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Allegory of Love and Death, 1465–1470
Date supported
1933
Medium and material
Engraving
Dimensions
25 x 20 cm
Grant
300
Total cost
300
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