Francesco Hayez
1791–1882 · Italian · 30 artworks
RomanticismOrientalismDramatic lightingDetailed historical accuracyEmotional expressivenessPatriotic symbolismClassical composition
artist bio
Francesco Hayez was a leading Italian painter, considered one of the most important artists of Romanticism in Italy. He is renowned for his historical paintings, allegorical works, and portraits, often imbued with patriotic and political messages.
what you'll learn
Studying Hayez's work allows students to understand the principles of Romanticism, including its emphasis on emotion, drama, and national identity. Students can also learn about portraiture and historical painting techniques.
30 artworks
Portrait of Ferdinand I of Austria
1840
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Alberico da Romano
1850
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Valenza Gradenigo before the Inquisitor
1832
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Reconciliation of Otto II with his mother Adelaide of Burgundy
1858
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Portrait of Massimo d'Azeglio
1860
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Carolina Zucchi (the Ill)
1825
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Portrait of Giuseppe Roberti
1819
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Portrait of Antonio Rosmini
1856
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Portrait of a Venetian woman
1852
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Portrait of Antonietta Tarsis Basilico
1851
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Melancholic Thoughts
1841
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Portrait of Felicina Caglio Perego di Cremnago
1842
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Portrait of Alessandro Manzoni
1841
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Portrait of the engineer Giuseppe Clerici
1875
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Portrait of Giovanni Battista Morosini
1854
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Portrait of Count Giovan Battista Morosini
1875
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Doge Francesco Foscari’s Removal (The Two Foscari)
1844
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An half-naked man
1812
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Portrait of the princess di Sant'Antimo
1844
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Ephraim
1844
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Portrait of Pompeo Marchesi
1830
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Portrait of Conte Baglioni
1860
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Portrait of a man
1834
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Inside the Harem
1867
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The Refugees of Parga
1831
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Vittor Pisani freed from prison and carried in triumph (2nd version)
1867
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Portrait of Antonietta Negroni Prati Morosini
1872
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Portrait of Countess Luigia Douglas Scotti d'Adda
1830
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The Milanese consuls tear and trample the decree of Barbarossa
1859
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Flowers
1835
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