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Triumph of Carnival in the Land of Cockaigne

ca. 1565–70
Not on view
Depiction of the mythical Land of Cockaigne taken over by Carnavale; a personification of the feast of Carnival. In the upper tier is shown how the land is attacked and is subsequently pillaged for its riches in the second tier. In the third and final tier Carnevale is crowned King of Cockaigne and punishes his predecessor Pannigon.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Triumph of Carnival in the Land of Cockaigne
  • Artist: Nicolò Nelli (Italian, active Venice, ca. 1552–79)
  • Date: ca. 1565–70
  • Medium: Etching, first state
  • Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 15 3/16 × 18 3/4 in. (38.5 × 47.6 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.3.3367
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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