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Tasso in Prison, 1853 (oil on canvas)
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Tasso in Prison, 1853 (oil on canvas)
BAL2637630 Tasso in Prison, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Gallait, Louis (1810-87); 212x139 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: Torquato Tasso (11 March 1544 a 25 April 1595) was an Italian poet of the 16th century, best known for his poem La Gerusalemme liberata (Jerusalem Delivered, 1581), in which he depicts a highly imaginative version of the combats between Christians and Muslims at the end of the First Crusade, during the siege of Jerusalem. He suffered from mental illness and died a few days before he was due to be crowned as the king of poets by the Pope. Until the beginning of the 20th century, Tasso remained one of the most widely read poets in Europe.); Belgian, out of copyright
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Bedlam Chiaroscuro Confinement Despair Distress Evocative Gaol Genius Illness Imprisoned Incarceration Jail Madhouse Melancholy Mental Oppressed Prison Script Shadow Solitary Tasso
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This print showcases Louis Gallait's "Tasso in Prison" painting, a poignant portrayal of the renowned Italian poet Torquato Tasso. Painted in 1853, this oil on canvas masterpiece measures an impressive 212x139 cm and is currently housed at the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. The image captures Tasso's imprisonment, conveying a sense of confinement and despair through its evocative use of light and shadow. The artist skillfully employs chiaroscuro to emphasize the poet's mental anguish as he languishes behind bars. Tasso, known for his epic poem "La Gerusalemme liberata" suffered from mental illness throughout his life and tragically passed away just days before being crowned as the king of poets by the Pope. Gallait's painting not only portrays Tasso's physical captivity but also symbolizes his emotional turmoil within the confines of his mind. The composition exudes a dramatic atmosphere that reflects both the oppressive nature of incarceration and the genius inherent in artistic expression. Through this striking visual representation, viewers are invited to contemplate themes such as oppression, melancholy, and creativity amidst adversity. This powerful artwork serves as a reminder of Tasso's enduring literary legacy while shedding light on society's treatment of those with mental illnesses during that era.
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