Illustriss. D. Alphonsi Esten[si] ac. D. Lucretiae Borgiae epithalamiu[m]

<p><i>Illustriss. D. Alphonsi Esten[si] ac. D. Lucretiae Borgiae epithalamiu[m]</i> is a Latin epithalamium or marriage poem composed by Celio Calcagnini for the wedding of Alfonso d'Este Duke of Ferrara and Lucrezia Borgia. This work offers insight into Renaissance court culture and the celebration of marriage among the nobility. Calcagnini's poem provides a contemporary perspective on a significant historical event capturing the spirit of the age through classical allusions and rhetorical skill. The poem serves as a valuable resource for students of Latin literature Renaissance history and the cultural traditions of early modern Europe.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>