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Risorgimento: King Francois (Francesco) II of the two Sicilies and his wife Maria Sofia de Wittelsbach (Marie-Sophie de Baviere), in Sicilian costume, leave Gaete on 13/02/1861"
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Risorgimento: King Francois (Francesco) II of the two Sicilies and his wife Maria Sofia de Wittelsbach (Marie-Sophie de Baviere), in Sicilian costume, leave Gaete on 13/02/1861"
ELD4860244 Risorgimento: King Francois (Francesco) II of the two Sicilies and his wife Maria Sofia de Wittelsbach (Marie-Sophie de Baviere), in Sicilian costume, leave Gaete on 13/02/1861" (King Francis II and his wife Maria sofia at the fall of Gaeta and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, February 1861) Illustration by Tancredi Scarpelli (66-1937) from " Storia d'Italia" (History of Italy) by Paolo Giudici, 1930 Private Collection by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); (add.info.: Risorgimento: King Francois (Francesco) II of the two Sicilies and his wife Maria Sofia de Wittelsbach (Marie-Sophie de Baviere), in Sicilian costume, leave Gaete on 13/02/1861" (King Francis II and his wife Maria sofia at the fall of Gaeta and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, February 1861) Illustration by Tancredi Scarpelli (66-1937) from " Storia d Italia" (History of Italy) by Paolo Giudici, 1930 Private Collection); Photo © The Holbarn Archive
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In this print, we are transported back to the historic moment of the fall of Gaeta and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in February 1861. King Francois II, also known as Francesco II, stands tall and regal beside his wife Maria Sofia de Wittelsbach, or Marie-Sophie de Baviere. Dressed in traditional Sicilian costumes, they exude an air of elegance and grace. The couple is captured at a significant turning point in Italian history - a time when Italy was undergoing its Risorgimento or "Resurgence". This movement aimed to unify various states into one nation under a constitutional monarchy. However, for King Francois II and his wife Maria Sofia, it marked the end of their reign over the Two Sicilies. As they leave Gaeta on that fateful day of February 13th, 1861, there is an undeniable sense of melancholy surrounding them. Their expressions hint at both resignation and determination as they face an uncertain future. Illustrated by Tancredi Scarpelli for Paolo Giudici's "Storia d'Italia" (History of Italy), this image beautifully captures not only the historical significance but also the emotional weight carried by King Francois II and Maria Sofia during this tumultuous period. This print serves as a poignant reminder of how power can shift hands with great speed and how individuals must adapt to changing circumstances. It invites us to reflect on the complexities inherent in political transitions while marveling at Scarpelli's artistic talent in immortalizing such a pivotal moment in Italian history.
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