The Triumph of Chastity, The frontal image of a cassone displaying the Triumph of Chastity., Before 1875
Scope and Contents
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.HITA.0164; Public Notes: This piece was owned by Thomas Gambier Parry from November 1875 until 1966. When he bought the cassone, he was told that it was 15 century North Italian. However, scholars today feel that the technique has a 19th century appearance and are unclear whether the piece is Tuscan or North Italian. The work has been done in a style reflecting 15th century cassone painting and may be a reworking of an earlier design.
Dates
- Creation: Before 1875
Creator
- Unknown (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Special Collections in the Jean and Alexander Heard Library. Collections should be requested 2-3 days prior to visiting in order to facilitate easier access. For questions or to request a collection, contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu.
Biographical / Historical
Subjects: Panel Paintings; Cassoni; Paintings; Tempera Paintings; Unicorns; Nobles; Animals; Dolphins; Gold Medium; Mythological Creatures; Dogs; Horses; Tambourines; Allegories; Chastity; Children; Processions; Musical Instruments; School: Italy; Style period: High Renaissance; Work type:
Full Extent
1 Items ; Image height (in.): 3.4; Image width (in.): 10.8
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Medium: tempera and gold on panel; Physical condition: worn corners, scratches, curling; Print type: black and white; Support:
General
Artist Status: Unknown
Source
- Courtauld Institute Galleries, London, England (Repository, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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