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Cassone (one of a pair)

second quarter 15th century
Not on view
The inscriptions on this chest, perhaps painted about 1430, are illegible. The scenes are apparently allegorical.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Cassone (one of a pair)
  • Artist: Italian (Florentine?) Painter , second quarter 15th century
  • Date: second quarter 15th century
  • Culture: Italian, probably Florence
  • Medium: Tempera on lindenwood, molded and gilt ornament
  • Dimensions: 29 1/2 x 62 1/4 x 23 3/4 in. (74.9 x 158.1 x 60.3 cm)
  • Classifications: Woodwork-Furniture, Paintings
  • Credit Line: Bequest of George Blumenthal, 1941
  • Object Number: 41.190.130
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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