This painting was against revolution and suggested that the Italians who partook in revolutions had to face brutal consequences
"Gone with Liberty"
A common symbol from the French revolution was lady liberty. In this painting she is seen to be burned. This pushes the idea of getting rid of revolution along with no encouragement of Italian Unification, which was very pushed by Metternich.
A Soon To Be Hero
Painted is Mazzini who was exiled for his agenda towards unification, he like many others were punished for trying make one Italy; However, it only took a matter of time before his and other nationalists ideas spread among the majority of people.
Turned Tables
Now that Italy was getting closer towards unification. The pope was becoming an enemy to the country for his disagreements towards becoming one nation.
Waving Flag
Garibaldi was a nationalist general who was behind much of unifying Italy. A flag was also a mark of becoming a country especially given the fact that it was him who was on this flag.
Change in Ideals
This image portrays “unity and liberty” both ideas that were very much rejected in Italy not long ago. At this point in history the country had become, for the most part, unified.
The Fight
In order to try and unify Naples to the rest of Italy, these two countries went to war that costed many lives on both ends. This picture displays
The Fight
The country can be seen celebrating after winning the war against Naples and unifying the two. Italy was growing to becoming more powerful overtime
Pride
The euphoric emotions tied with this painting of Garibaldi displays the pride and joy felt by hundreds after working years to make Italy one. This image is a great contrast to that of Mazzani in exile and portray how far the country has gotten over time
Written in history
Garibaldi along with many other nationalist who were once living in fear for trying to begin revolutions were now named as heros.
