Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch) – Lassare il velo o per sole o per ombra / Lady, I have never seen you
Emile Lévy, Venus and Cupid, 1862 Lady, I have never seen you put aside your veil for sun or for shadow since you knew the great desire in me that lightens my heart of all other wishes. While I carried my lovely thoughts hidden (with desire they are bringing death into my heart) I saw …