The boarding of the thousand from Quarto 1860

"The Boarding of the Thousand from Quarto" (1860) by Gerolamo Induno depicts a pivotal moment in Italian history. The painting captures the dramatic arrival of Giuseppe Garibaldi's "Thousand" volunteers in Quarto, Italy, as they prepare to embark on a mission to liberate Sicily from Bourbon rule. Induno masterfully uses light and shadow to illuminate the scene, focusing on the resolute faces of the soldiers as they board the ship, symbolizing their commitment to the cause of Italian unification. The background features a bustling cityscape and a distant ship, highlighting the significance of this event and the determination of the "Thousand" to achieve their goals. The painting serves as a reminder of the crucial role Garibaldi and his forces played in the Risorgimento, a period of intense political and social change that led to the unification of Italy.