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This Italian madrigal from the Renaissance sets a secular text of four voices, SSATB. The poet directly addresses Love, asking where his beloved has placed her heart. He questions whether she truly reciprocates his affection, as she seems pleased when he declares his love, yet appears to welcome the admiration of others. The music undoubtedly reflects the complex emotions of the text, with imitative polyphony and expressive harmonic language typical of the genre. Such a work would suit a concert programme looking to explore the rich tradition of Italian madrigal literature, offering a poignant exploration of unrequited or uncertain love.