The flight of Francesco Novello di Carrara, Lord of Padua, with his wife Taddea D'Este, from Padua under attack by Milan. Engraving by F. Bacon, 1839, after C.L. Eastlake.
- Eastlake, Charles Lock, Sir, 1793-1865.
- Date:
- May 1, 1839
- Reference:
- 3162375i
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Description
An episode described by Jean-Charles-Léonard Simonde de Sismondi (1773-1842) in his Histoire des républiques italiennes du Moyen-âge (1807-1808, in 4 vols.; 2nd ed. 1809-1818, in 16 vols.). In Eastlake's depiction, Francesco is on foot, embraced by his wife who rides side-saddle on a mule led by a boy. Behind them are three armed soldiers who take notice of other soldiers (the arriving Milanese?) in the pass below. In March 1389 Francesco fled from Padua with his wife and his brother Rodolfo, successively to Avignon, Arles, Marseilles, Genoa, Pisa, and finally, in April 1389, Florence, despite being attacked on his journey by envoys from Gian Galeazzo Visconti and by governors in thrall to Visconti (Dizionario biografico degli Italiani)
Publication/Creation
London (No. 18 & 19 Southampton Place, Euston Square, New Road) : Published ... by the proprietors [E. & W. Finden], May 1, 1839.
Physical description
1 print : engraving, with etching ; platemark 51 x 36 cm
Lettering
Escape of Carrara. To James Morrison Esq.re this engraving from the original picture in his collection is with especial permission most respectfully dedicated by his obliged servants E. & W. Finden. Painted by C.L. Eastlake, R.A. Engraved by F. Bacon.
Bears arms of James Morrison: three Saracens' heads looking to the chief, dexter and sinister (upwards, right and left), with motto "Praetio prudentia praestat" meaning: Prudence comes before price
Reference
Wellcome Collection 3162375i
Reproduction note
After a painting by Eastlake, "The escape of Francesco Novello di Carrara, with his wife, from the Duke of Milan", in the Tate Gallery, London
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