Romeo and Juliet
Step into the drama of Verona with Francesco Hayez, who paints the star-crossed lovers in a moment of high-stakes romance just before their final separation. Romeo, sporting some seriously flashy striped tights and a giant feathered hat, clutches Juliet as he prepares to flee into the dangerous night. Her shimmering gold dress and desperate upward gaze tell you everything you need to know about their tragic fate. Hayez was the king of Italian Romanticism, and he knew exactly how to make historical literature look like a theatrical blockbuster, capturing the intense emotion of the scene.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: Museo di Castelvecchio, Verona
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