Love and marriage in Renaissance Florence
Subtitle: the Courtauld wedding chests
By: Caroline Campbell ; with contributions by Graeme Barraclough and Tilly Schmidt
Contributors: Campbell, Caroline, 1973-
Publisher: Courtauld Gallery in association with P. Holberton
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 119
ISBN-13: 9781903470916
Subjects: Courtauld Institute Galleries; Exhibitions; Painted cassoni; History
Description: One of the most important and historically neglected art forms of Renaissance Florence, cassoni were pairs of chests which were lavishly decorated with precious metals and elaborate paintings in order to celebrate the marriages of powerful families. This catalogue reflects the Courtauld's beautiful and ornate examples.
Notes: Published to accompany the exhibition held at the Courtauld Gallery, London, 12 Feb.-17 May 2009.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 112-119).