Title: Love and marriage in Renaissance Florence
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.
Subjects: Courtauld Institute Galleries, Exhibitions, Painted cassoni, History, Art, exhibitions, Renaissance Decoration and ornament, Renaissance Painting, Themes, motives
Places: Italy, Florence
Time periods: 16th century