Machiavelli as a dramatist the ultimate symbol of virtú in "Mandragola", as a ‘self-portrait’ of Machiavelli. Ligurio assembles the spectrum of schemes in the play, from the Mandrake potion, to Frate Timoteo's assistance, to Callimaco's disguise and capture by Nicia. Though every character in the play participates in some form of a manipulative act, Ligurio stands out because of his impressive adaptability to tribulations. Even more extraordinary is Ligurio's aptitude for judging human character. This comprehension of character is the type of awareness that is necessary for successful acts of manipulation. One of the many places we experience Ligurio's qualitative insight is in his
Julius S. Held Collection of Rare Books Collection of Rare Books are available online through the Clark Digital Collections, and at the Internet Archive. Collection titles can be viewed in the Library Catalog. To access rare volumes at the Clark Art Institute Library, it is necessary for researchers to telephone, email, or write in advance of their visit; contact information is located on the home page. Julius S. Held Collection of Rare Books The Julius S. Held Collection of Rare Books is a research collection of 283 volumes which is held in the Library of the Clark Art Institute. The collection was assembled over the course of