This painting, alluding to love in a unified Italy, embodies the sentiment Francis Hayez seeks to capture in this work; one of three versions the italian painter would create at different stages of the conflict, the end of which would ufinify Italy. Wearing medieval period clothing, he wears a hat - a warrior's or peasant's? The Azzurri of her dress, representing Italy, could place them in any province, depicting everyday life. It is a scene that could represent any couple in

Today more than talking about a particular painting I propose a look into Italian Futurism, a movement from the early 20th century, that...

My first post will be a tribute to Roman Art History; the cradle of historical places and religious patronage as we know it. Where...