Cosroe Dusi, Giulietta e Romeo, 1838 ca. Olio su tela, cm 218 x 164. Casa di Giulietta, Musei Civici di Verona. Archivio Fotografico dei Musei Civici. Ph BAMSphoto

To witness the rediscovery of a work of art is always a great thrill, especially if it is a painting that had been missing for centuries. This is what happened at Juliet’s House in Verona, one of the most iconic places linked to the tragic love story between Romeo and Juliet.
A priceless artistic treasure has finally returned home: the 1838 painting of Romeo and Juliet by Cosroe Dusi, a work in which the Venetian painter depicted the sweet nocturnal encounter between the two lovers, a universal symbol of love and passion, in the house of the young Capulet.

Romeo and Juliet by Cosroe Dusi

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Francesco Hayez, autoritratto

Francesco Hayez, autoritratto

Did you know that to know the life and works of Francesco Hayez is to know Romantic art in depth, which shaped Italian culture?

Born in Venice in 1791 and died in Milan in 1882, Hayez is the artist of Italian Romanticism par excellence. He was in fact an undisputed protagonist of the era that saw the transition from Neoclassicism to Romanticism, becoming the most representative Italian painter of the latter style. Hayez was not only an artist as he played a fundamental role in the unification of Italy with his works full of symbols and strong patriotic sentiment.

Everything you need to know about the life and works of Francesco Hayez

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Have you ever wondered what Goya’s painting May 3, 1808 represents and what its significance is?
Art has the power to capture historical moments and make us reflect on them, and this painting is a snapshot of a tragic and unforgettable moment in human history.
Let’s find out together what it represents and some interesting facts.

May 3, 1808 by Goya: what it represents and interesting facts

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Goya’s Saturn devouring his children is one of those paintings that does not allow the eye to turn elsewhere, despite the fact that the image is terrifying.
Have you ever stood in front of a work of art like this that horrified you but did not allow you to stop looking?
Art, in its purest expression, possesses the unique ability to make us reflect, question and sometimes even disturb. One of the artists who best embodied this expressive power is undoubtedly Francisco Goya, a major figure between the 18th and 19th centuries who continues to influence art and culture in our own day.

Goya’s Saturn devouring his children: analysis and trivia

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Have you ever tried to understand the mysteries surrounding the enigmatic work known as Goya’s Colossus? This majestic work, imbued with history and mystery, has continued to enchant and question art experts for centuries.
In the sphere of Spanish art, Francisco Goya holds a prominent place because of his unique ability to capture the human essence and turmoil of his era. Goya’s Colossus is no exception, as this painting defies time with its powerful composition and two different interpretations.

Goya’s Colossus: analysis and trivia

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