Cassone (one of a pair) 1425 - 1450

This 15th-century Italian cassone, a type of marriage chest, is richly decorated with painted scenes. The front panel depicts a series of vignettes likely illustrating a romance or a biblical story. The scenes are painted in a delicate and detailed style, likely influenced by contemporary manuscript illumination. The cassone, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the Italian Renaissance.