Francesca et Paolo velvet bag
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A gorgeous, high-quality velvet pouch from Voglio Bene with the Francesca et Paolo print. Different prints on the front and back. Finished with a zipper and inner lining.
- Voglio Bene, Made in France
- Size: 17*23cm
- Weight: 70g
Francesca da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta are characters from Dante Alighieri's "Divine Drama", especially its first part, Inferno. Their story is a famous depiction of tragic love. Francesca was married to Gianciotto Malatesta, but fell in love with Gianciotto's brother, Paolo. Their secret relationship was revealed when Gianciotto surprised them together and killed them both.
This story has been interpreted in many ways in art, literature and music, often depicting forbidden love and its fatal consequences. The characters of Francesca and Paolo are iconic examples of the tragedy of love and the power of passion, which can transcend even the boundaries of life. Their story speaks deeply, dealing with questions of emotion and fate.
Symbolism is always multi-layered in nature and opens up in multiple interpretations, which everyone can approach from their own starting points, thus enriching the understanding of the different dimensions of the symbol.
