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The last meeting between Jacopo Foscari and his family before being exiled
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The last meeting between Jacopo Foscari and his family before being exiled
3497533 The last meeting between Jacopo Foscari and his family before being exiled, 1838-40 (oil on canvas) by Hayez, Francesco (1791-1882); 165x233 cm; Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: The painting was commissioned in 1838 by Emperor Ferdinand I, who had arrived in Milan for his coronation as king of Lombardy and Veneto, and it was destined for the Belvedere Gallery in Vienna
Milano-Fondazione Cariplo-Hayez Francesco-L ultimo abboccamento di Giacomo Foscari figlio del doge Giuseppe colla propria famiglia prima di partire per l esilio cui era stato condannato 1838-40); Photo eMauro Ranzani; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23136294
© Mauro Ranzani / Bridgeman Images
Arrested Balcony Chained Departing Departure Doge Ducal Palace Exile Exiled Gestures Lagoon Sentenced
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The Last Meeting - A Heartbreaking Farewell
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. In this poignant photo print, we are transported back to a moment of profound emotion and familial love. The painting, "The last meeting between Jacopo Foscari and his family before being exiled" captures the final gathering of Jacopo Foscari with his loved ones before he is torn away from them forever. Painted by Francesco Hayez in 1838-40, this masterpiece was commissioned by Emperor Ferdinand I during his coronation as king of Lombardy and Veneto. Intended for the Belvedere Gallery in Vienna, it now resides in Milan's Fondazione Cariplo. The scene unfolds within the grandeur of the ducal palace in Venice. As ships sail on the lagoon outside, Jacopo stands on a balcony chained and sentenced to exile. His family surrounds him with tear-streaked faces and anguished gestures, their portraits etched with pain. Every detail adds to the dramatic intensity of this heart-wrenching moment. The weight of impending departure hangs heavy in the air as chains symbolize Jacopo's arrested fate. It is a testament to Hayez's skill that he captures not only physical likeness but also emotional turmoil. Through this evocative artwork, we witness a powerful narrative unfold - one filled with sacrifice, loss, and separation. We are reminded that even amidst political power struggles and societal pressures, it is our connections to those we hold dear that truly define us. "The Last
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