Bacio Collection

Capture of Christ, by Master of the right apse of St Francis in Montefalco, detached fresco, end XIV century
6254891 Capture of Christ, by Master of the right apse of St Francis in Montefalco, detached fresco, end XIV century by Italian School, (14th century); Palazzo Trinci, Foligno, Umbria

Capture of Christ, by Master of the right apse of St Francis in Montefalco, detached fresco, end XIV century
6254766 Capture of Christ, by Master of the right apse of St Francis in Montefalco, detached fresco, end XIV century by Italian School, (14th century); Palazzo Trinci, Foligno, Umbria

The gate by Bonanno Pisano (1185-6): bronze tile depicting "The Kiss of Judas"(scene of the New Testament)
6166512 The gate by Bonanno Pisano (1185-6): bronze tile depicting " The Kiss of Judas" (scene of the New Testament) by Pisano

Romeos last kiss to Juliet, 1858 (oil on canvas)
6200630 Romeos last kiss to Juliet, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Hayez, Francesco (1791-1882); Villa Carlotta, Tremezzina, Como

Aminta revives in Silviais arms, c. 1832-33 (oil on canvas)
6200613 Aminta revives in Silviais arms, c.1832-33 (oil on canvas) by Carnovali, Giovanni (Il Piccio) (1804-1873); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giovanni Carnovali)

Romeos last kiss to Juliet, 1858 (oil on canvas)
6200629 Romeos last kiss to Juliet, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Hayez, Francesco (1791-1882); Villa Carlotta, Tremezzina, Como

Rinaldo and Armida, 1812 (oil on canvas)
6200615 Rinaldo and Armida, 1812 (oil on canvas) by Hayez, Francesco (1791-1882); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: Francesco Hayez: " Rinaldo e Armida", olio su tela)

Drawing room at Buckingham Palace : Debutante kissing Queen Victorias Hand
XEE557613 Drawing room at Buckingham Palace : Debutante kissing Queen Victorias Hand by Smali, William (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; English, out of copyright

Ancient Greece: Crowning the Olympic winner, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702489 Ancient Greece: Crowning the Olympic winner, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Un bacio morente alla pineta odorosa (oil on canvas)
704143 Un bacio morente alla pineta odorosa (oil on canvas) by Costa, Giovanni (Nino) (1826-1903); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Passion
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Massimo Della Latta

Music cover, Marilyn Monroe in Niagara
Music cover, Italian version of a song from the 20th Century Fox film, Niagara, starring Marilyn Monroe, Joseph Cotten and Jean Peters

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"Bacio: A Symbol of Love, Betrayal, and Passion" Throughout history, the act of a kiss has held immense significance. From religious artworks to iconic movie scenes, the power of a single bacio (Italian for "kiss") transcends time and culture. In the 14th century masterpiece "Capture of Christ" by Master of the right apse of St Francis in Montefalco, we witness Judas' infamous betrayal with a treacherous kiss. The bronze tile depicting "The Kiss of Judas" by Bonanno Pisano further immortalizes this moment from the New Testament. Love stories have also been shaped by passionate kisses. In Romeo's last kiss to Juliet captured on canvas in 1858, their forbidden love is sealed with an eternal embrace. Similarly, Aminta revives in Silvia's arms in another painting from c. 1832-33 - a tender moment that evokes both love and life. Not limited to romantic encounters alone, kisses can symbolize respect and admiration too. In Buckingham Palace's drawing room, we see a debutante kissing Queen Victoria's hand as a gesture of reverence towards royalty. This act demonstrates how even simple gestures can hold great meaning. Kisses have not only been depicted through art but also celebrated throughout history. Ancient Greece crowned Olympic winners with kisses as seen in an enchanting colored engraving from 1866 - showcasing how physical affection was intertwined with victory and honor. Passion takes center stage when exploring different forms of expression like music covers or literature adaptations. Marilyn Monroe graces the cover for Niagara soundtrack album - her sensuous lips capturing attention just like her captivating performances did on screen. Lastly, Italian artist Francesco Paolo Michetti captures intense emotions in his oil painting titled "Un bacio morente alla pineta odorosa. " Here we witness a dying kiss amidst fragrant pine trees; it serves as a reminder that passion knows no boundaries, even in the face of mortality.