Cassone with Garlands and Cupids

Provenance

Acquired in Urbino by Professor Elia Volpi [1858-1938], Florence; inheritance from Estate of Peter A.B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park after purchase 28 December 1917 by funds of the estate; gift 1942 to NGA

Cassone with Garlands and Cupids

Italian 16th Century

c. 1540/1560

Accession Number

1942.9.360

Medium

walnut with gilded gesso

Dimensions

overall: 171.2 x 57 x 60.4 cm (67 3/8 x 22 7/16 x 23 3/4 in.)

Classification

Decorative Art

Museum

National Gallery of Art

Washington, D.C., United States

Credit Line

Widener Collection