Francesca et Paolo - tote bag

Voglio Bene's large and gorgeous, high-quality canvas tote bag with Francesca et Paolo print. Different prints on the front and back. Finished with an inner lining.

• Voglio Bene, Made in France
• Size: height 42 cm, width 45 cm, depth 20 cm
  
• Weight: 500g
• Inner pocket and inner lining
• High quality print, polyester fabric

Francesca da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta are characters from Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy, particularly its first part, Inferno. Their story is a famous depiction of tragic love. Francesca was married to Gianciotto Malatesta but fell in love with his brother, Paolo. Their secret affair was exposed when Gianciotto caught them together and killed them both.

This tale has been interpreted in various ways in art, literature, and music, often portraying forbidden love and its fatal consequences. Francesca and Paolo are iconic examples of love’s tragedy and the overwhelming power of passion, which can transcend even the boundaries of life. Their story deeply resonates, exploring themes of emotion and fate.

Symbolism is always multilayered, revealing itself through diverse interpretations. Each person can approach it from their own perspective, enriching their understanding of its many dimensions.