On the verses of Ottavio Rinuccini 1562 Florence - 1621 Florence Italian poet and librettist.
He was in the service of the Medici court.
Operas written on his texts `Daphne` 1598 and `Eurydice` 1600 by Jacopo Peri `Eurydice` by G. Caccini 1600 `The Ball of Ungrateful Women` and `Ariadne` by Claudio Monteverdi both 1608 `Daphne` Marco da Galliano 1608. Rinuccini`s poems were composed by Caccini Sigismondo d`India Monteverdi madrigals.