Scenes from Tebaldeo's Eclogues: The Story of Damon

The Arcadian story of the shepherd Damon, who commits suicide because of his unrequited love for Amaryllis, is from the 'Eclogues' of the Ferrarese poet Antonio Tebaldeo, published in Venice in 1502. The paintings are possibly decorations for an item of furniture.

This panel shows episode 1: 'Damon broods on his Unrequited Love', and episode 3: 'Damon takes his Life'. The second panel shows episode 2: 'Thyrsis asks Damon the Cause of his Sorrow', and episode 4: 'Thyrsis finds the Body of Damon'.

The paintings were acquired amidst much controversy as works by Giorgione.

Other paintings in this group: Scenes from Tebaldeo's Eclogues

Scenes from Tebaldeo's Eclogues: The Story of Damon from Scenes from Tebaldeo's Eclogues

Attributed to Andrea Previtali

perhaps about 1505