Accession Number2013/2.527
TitleAllegory of Ancient and Modern Poetry
Artist(s)Carlo BononiArtist NationalityItalian (culture or style)Object Creation Datelate 16th century - early 17th centuryMedium & Supportpen and brown wash on laid paperDimensions 3 9/16 in x 3 15/16 in (9 cm x 10 cm);3 7/16 in x 3 15/16 in (8.8 cm x 10 cm);3 1/8 in x 3 13/16 in (7.9 cm x 9.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. SpinkLabel copyCarlo Bononi
Italy, 1569–1632
Allegory of Ancient and Modern Poetry
Late 16th to early 17th century
Pen and brown wash on laid paper
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink, 2013/2.527
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Keywords
allegory (artistic device)
epic poetry
men (male humans)
music (performing arts)
sheet music
wreaths (visual works)