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Barberini Cabinet

Artist and publisher After woodcut illustrations by Francesco Del Tuppo Italian
ca. 1606–23
Not on view
The arms are those of a Barberini cardinal, probably Maffeo Barberini (1568–1644), who became Pope Urban VIII in 1623. The scenes from Aesop's Fables are after woodcut illustrations in the edition by Francisco Tuppo published in Naples in 1485.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Barberini Cabinet
  • Maker: Galleria dei Lavori, Florence
  • Artist and publisher: After woodcut illustrations by Francesco Del Tuppo (Italian, 1443/44–1501) , published in Naples in 1485
  • Date: ca. 1606–23
  • Culture: Italian, Florence
  • Medium: Oak and poplar veneered with various exotic hardwoods, with ebony moldings and plaques of marble, slate (paragon); pietre dure work consisting of colored marbles, rock crystal, and various hardstones
  • Dimensions: 23 1/4 x 38 1/8 x 14 1/8 in. (59.1 x 96.8 x 35.9 cm)
  • Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
  • Credit Line: Wrightsman Fund, 1988
  • Object Number: 1988.19
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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