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Tasso Reading his "Gerusalemme liberata"to Princess Eleonora d Este, 1875 (oil on canvas)
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Tasso Reading his "Gerusalemme liberata"to Princess Eleonora d Este, 1875 (oil on canvas)
5055821 Tasso Reading his " Gerusalemme liberata" to Princess Eleonora d Este, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Barzaghi-Cattaneo, Antonio (1834-1922); 74 x 95.8 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: Eleonora d Este (1537-81) was the daughter of the Duke of Ferrara and grand-daughter of Louis XII of France. She and her elder sister Lucrezia d Este were the dedicatees of O figlie di Renata (O daughters of Renata) by Italian poet Torquato Tasso (1544-1595))
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This oil painting, titled "Tasso Reading his 'Gerusalemme liberata' to Princess Eleonora d Este" transports us back to the Renaissance era. Created in 1875 by Antonio Barzaghi-Cattaneo, this masterpiece measures 74 x 95.8 cm and is housed in the Kunstmuseum in Basel, Switzerland. The scene depicted is both intimate and regal. Tasso, a renowned Italian poet of his time, can be seen engrossed in reading his epic poem "Gerusalemme liberata" to Princess Eleonora d Este. The princess herself was an aristocrat and noblewoman, daughter of the Duke of Ferrara and granddaughter of Louis XII of France. As we observe this painting closely, we are drawn into the atmosphere created by Barzaghi-Cattaneo's skilled brushwork. The warm hues and soft lighting bring life to the room where this private reading takes place. It is worth noting that Eleonora d Este and her sister Lucrezia were honored as dedicatees of Torquato Tasso's work "O figlie di Renata". This adds another layer of significance to their presence in this artwork. Through this painting, we catch a glimpse into a moment where literature meets royalty. It captures not only the beauty but also the intellectual pursuits cherished during the Renaissance period. Barzaghi-Cattaneo skillfully portrays both Tasso's passion for poetry and Princess Eleonora's appreciation for art
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