Sun 25 Jul, 2021
The giving of cassone, or marriage chests, to newly wedded couples was commonplace amongst the wealthy cultural elite of early Renaissance Italy. Often placed in the bride’s room during the wedding celebrations, these objects were integral to the furniture of the bedchamber. They were heavily gilded and painted, decorating this intimate room with scenes of courtly romance, moral tales and allegory.
This afternoon’s music focuses on madrigals written for lovers in 15th and 16th century Italy and England, drawing on composers such as Marenzio, Morley and Monteverdi.
Curated by Dr Charlotte de Mille (Courtauld) with Nerissa Taysom (University of Bristol)