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Allegory of Music Dosso Dossi, 1530
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Allegory of Music

Dosso Dossi Β· 1530

Why it's great

A woman and a man play and sing music in an outdoor scene, with a rich, dreamy light. Dosso Dossi painted it in about 1530.

Where to see it

πŸ“ Museo HorneFlorence, Italy

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About the artist

Dosso Dossi

1480–1542 Β· born in Mirandola Β· died in Ferrara

Dosso Dossi was an Italian painter born around 1480, who worked for the dukes of Ferrara. His pictures are full of magic, mystery and bright colors. He died in 1542.

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