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Revenge Triptych

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Paintings by Francesco Hayez

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"Il Trittico della Vendetta" Revenge Triptych

- Francesco Hayez

Historical Context

The numerous political disappointments, the Savoy defeat in Novara, made Hayez the interpreter of the "myth" of Venice seen as the city where refugees from Italy found refuge, famous for its peaceful life and for Carnival, but controlled by state inquisition and full of mysteries, secret intrigues and betrayals. So Hayez decided to devote himself to the theme of revenge for love.

"Advised to Vengeance"

Advised to Vengeance (Consiglio alla vendetta) was produced in 1851, the second work to be produced but showing the first episode of the three. It is now in the Liechtenstein Museum in Vienna. It shows Maria's friend Rachel advising her to use political denunciation for vengeance on her lover.

"Secret Accusation"

Secret Accusation (Accusa segreta) was painted in 1847 the first of the three but showing the second episode. It is now in the Musei Civici di Pavia. Its based on a drawing by Luigi Toccagni in the catalogue for the 1850 Breda exhibition. It shows Maria posting the letter anonymously denouncing her lover.

"Revenge on a Rival"

The third work to be produced (in 1853) was Revenge of a Rival (La vendetta di una rivale) or The Venetian Woman (Le veneziane). It shows the third episode, Maria regreting her actions and trying to stop her denunciation being delivered.

"Francesco Hayez"

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Biography

Francesco Hayez was an Italian painter. He is considered one of the leading artists of Romanticism in mid-19th-century Milan, and is renowned for his grand historical paintings, political allegories, and portraits. Often sitting, Hayez's subjects are often dressed in austere, black and white clothing, with little to no accoutrements. While Hayez made portraits for the nobility, he also explored other subjects like fellow artists and musicians. Late in his career, he is known to have worked using photographs.

His most famous works are: The Kiss; Odalisque; Revenge Triptych; Alessandro Manzoni; Massimo D'Azzeglio;

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