XJF441263 Frontispiece for a book of poems by Francesco Petrarch (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: This image shows Eros/Cupid bestowing a laurel wreath upon the head of the poet Petrarch (1304-1374); Traditionally this was a symbol of lovers which suggests that this is probably a book of love poems; Petrarch wrote many poems about his unrequited love for a woman named Laura; Laurel leaves are also associated with Apollo, God of poetry;); Italian, out of copyright.