Francesco Hayez was the leading figure of Italian Romantic painting and a key visual voice of the Risorgimento. This in-depth article explores Hayez’s life between Venice and Milan, his artistic evolution from Neoclassicism to Romanticism, and a critical analysis of his three most celebrated masterpieces, including The Kiss. It examines his relationships with contemporary Italian and European artists, his role at the Brera Academy, and his lasting legacy in 19th-century art. Discover where Hayez’s major paintings are exhibited today, from the Pinacoteca di Brera to Villa Carlotta and Palazzo Pitti.

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