Location
Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana
Vatican City
Vatican City
Shelfmark
Vat. Lat. 4999
Copy seen by
Lorenzo
Sacchini
Notes
The commentary on da Ferrara’s canzone provides an idealised depiction of Petrarch. He is praised for being an eminent rhetorician, grammarian, moral philosopher, and historical figure. His remarks underline what is viewed as the well-deserved reputation enjoyed by Petrarch during his lifetime.