Francesca da Rimini en Paolo Malatesta 1842 - 1863

This black and white lithograph, created by Frederik Hendrik Weissenbruch between 1842 and 1863, depicts the tragic love story of Francesca da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta. The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases the couple embracing passionately, their bodies intertwined amidst a shadowy backdrop. The image is a powerful representation of forbidden love and the consequences of their actions. Weissenbruch's masterful use of light and shadow creates a dramatic and poignant portrayal of this famous Italian literary tale.