Canvas Print : Tasso in the Madhouse
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Tasso in the Madhouse
TORQUATO TASSO Italian writer, incarcerated in a madhouse
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Media ID 4353020
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10079463
1544 1595 Incarcerated Tasso Torquato
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the hauntingly beautiful and thought-provoking art of the past into your modern home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This exquisite piece, titled "Tasso in the Madhouse," showcases the renowned Italian writer Torquato Tasso, depicted in a poignant moment of confinement. Sourced from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, this high-quality canvas print is a captivating addition to any room, igniting conversations and inspiring reflection. Embrace the allure of history and the power of art with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the moment when the renowned Italian poet and writer Torquato Tasso was confined to the Madhouse of Saint' Anthony in Lunenberg, Germany, in 1595. Born in 1544 in the northern Italian city of Borgo Sansepolcro, Tasso was a prolific and influential figure in the literary world of the late Renaissance. His most famous works, including "Jerusalem Delivered" and "Aminta," showcased his mastery of the epic and pastoral genres. However, Tasso's life was not without turmoil. He was known for his volatile temperament and his involvement in political intrigues, which led to his arrest and imprisonment in the Madhouse of Saint' Anthony. The cause of his confinement is still a subject of debate among historians. Some believe it was due to his mental instability, while others argue it was a political maneuver by his enemies. Regardless of the reason, Tasso's time in the madhouse marked a significant turning point in his life. He spent nearly five years there, during which he continued to write and produce poetry. The experience left a profound impact on his work, with many of his later poems reflecting the themes of madness, confinement, and redemption. This print, from the Mary Evans collection, offers a haunting glimpse into Tasso's world during his time in the madhouse. The image of the poet, dressed in the simple robes of an inmate, gazing out of a window with a melancholic expression, captures the sense of isolation and introspection that must have characterized his days in the institution. The dimly lit room, with its bare walls and sparse furnishings, underscores the harshness of his living conditions. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of artistic genius and the complexities of the human psyche.
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