Paolo and Francesca (1811) — Bartolomeo Pinelli
Paolo and Francesca (1811) is an artwork by Bartolomeo Pinelli. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Paolo and Francesca (1811)
- Artist
- Bartolomeo Pinelli (Italian, 1781-1835)
- Subject collection
- Legend & folklore
The mythology behind the named subject
This title connects with Dante’s poetic world of the afterlife. The Divine Comedy takes the traveler through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, combining religious ideas with literary and historical figures.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Paolo and Francesca (1811)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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