Scenes from an Eclogue of Tebaldeo
Andrea Previtali, c. 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.
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Title of artwork, date
Scenes from an Eclogue of Tebaldeo, c. 1505
Date supported
1937
Medium and material
Tempera with oil glazes on wood
Dimensions
19.7 x 18.4 cm
Grant
2000
Total cost
14000

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