The Passion of Sacco and Vanzetti 1932

"The Passion of Sacco and Vanzetti" (1932) by Ben is a powerful and somber artwork that depicts the execution of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, two Italian-American anarchists who were convicted of murder in 1921. The painting depicts the two men in their coffins, with three mourners in black suits and top hats standing nearby. The stark realism and emotional intensity of the work make it a poignant commentary on the miscarriage of justice and the persecution of political dissidents in the United States. This artwork is a cornerstone of American social realist art, and it is considered a powerful and important piece that speaks to the need for social justice and the importance of remembering those who have been unjustly persecuted.