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Francesca Da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta, 1814 (oil on canvas)
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Francesca Da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta, 1814 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4689078 Francesca Da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta, 1814 (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 230x160 cm; Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; (add.info.: The wife of Francesca Da Rimini (Francoise de Rimini, 1255-1285), Gianciotto Malatesta (or Giovanni), surprises the adultere couple. From the Divine Comedia by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321).); Photo ePhoto Josse; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23802144
© Josse / Bridgeman Images
1265 1321 Adultere Assassination Dante Dante Alighieri Dante Alighieri 1265 1321 Work Dante Alighieri Artwork Divine Comedy Give A Kiss Infidelite Jealousy Kiss Malefactor
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This print captures the intense and tragic love story of Francesca Da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta, as depicted in Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres' oil on canvas painting from 1814. The scene portrays the wife of Francesca, Francoise de Rimini, discovering her husband's affair with Paolo. Inspired by Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, this artwork beautifully illustrates the complexities of human emotions. The composition showcases a moment frozen in time – a forbidden kiss between two lovers amidst an atmosphere charged with tension and secrecy. The expressions on their faces reveal both passion and fear, knowing that their actions could lead to dire consequences. Through skillful brushstrokes and vibrant colors, Ingres masterfully brings this emotional turmoil to life. Set against a backdrop of nobility and betrayal, this painting transports us back to the medieval era when such transgressions were met with severe punishment. It serves as a reminder that even in times long past, love has always been capable of igniting powerful emotions that can ultimately lead to tragedy. Displayed at Musee Bonnat in Bayonne, France, this artwork continues to captivate viewers with its timeless depiction of love's complexities. As we gaze upon it today, we are reminded not only of the artistic genius behind it but also of our own capacity for both joy and heartbreak within our relationships.
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