Framed The Kiss by Francesco Hayez

Product Overview:

• Proudly handmade in the USA
• Wood frame with mat, glass front, paper duster backing with wire hanger
• Museum quality Giclee digital print using archival paper and inks
• Standard size frame measures approx. 24" x 21"
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" x 31" 

Product Details:

The Kiss by Francesco Hayez is a Romantic masterpiece that portrays a young couple locked in a passionate embrace, their kiss charged with both intimacy and symbolism. Set against a shadowed, medieval stone backdrop, the man leans forward with one foot already stepping away, suggesting urgency and departure, while the woman clings to him in tenderness and longing. Beyond its romantic surface, the painting is widely interpreted as an allegory for Italian unification (Risorgimento), with the lovers’ union symbolizing loyalty, sacrifice, and the hope of a free, united Italy. Hayez balances sensuality with patriotic undertones, making the work both a timeless celebration of love and a subtle political statement of its era.